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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 444
Number of Pupils: 113
Number of Boys: 64
Number of Girls: 49

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 10% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.90%44
Indian14.20%16
Other White12.40%14
African7.10%8
Other Mixed6.20%7
Unclassified5.30%6
Other Asian3.50%4
White and Asian2.70%3
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%3
Other Black2.70%3
White and Black African1.80%2
Caribbean0.90%1
Gypsy/Roma0.90%1
White and Black Caribbean0.90%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.