Located in Swindon, Kingfisher CE Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england/christian religious character.
Kingfisher CE Academy currently has around 113 pupils on roll, which is about 25% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.9%. indian pupils make up about 14.2% , followed by other white at 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Peglars Way, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
| Website: | https://www.kcea.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01793379521 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sharon Bishop |
| Religious character: | Church of England/Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143673 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 444 |
| Number of Pupils: | 113 |
| Number of Boys: | 64 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.90% | 44 |
| Indian | 14.20% | 16 |
| Other White | 12.40% | 14 |
| African | 7.10% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 6.20% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 5.30% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Staldon Road , East Wichel SN1 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Toothill Primary School Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Hazelwood Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 83 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 83 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 2,294 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.