Mountford Manor Primary School, based in Swindon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Mountford Manor Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.9%). indian pupils make up about 13.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bothwell Road, Swindon, SN3 3EZ
Website: www.mountfordmanor.swindon.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01793536494
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Swindon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Helen Wollington
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138308

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 248
Number of Pupils: 214
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British50.90%109
Indian13.10%28
Bangladeshi6.50%14
Pakistani5.10%11
White and Black African4.20%9
White and Black Caribbean3.70%8
Other White3.70%8
African3.30%7
Other Asian2.30%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%5
White and Asian1.40%3
Other Mixed1.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.90%2
Other Black0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.6)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
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
Mountford Manor Junior School
Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mountford Manor Infants' School
Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive , SN3 1AR
3out of 4 673 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakfield School
Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW
- not rated 458 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR
- not rated 465 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR
3out of 4 465 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Churchfields School
Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ
- not rated 821 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Churchfields Academy
Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER
- not rated 1,026 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New College Swindon
New College Drive , SN3 1AH
- not rated 636 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Swindon College
North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY
- not rated 2,316 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR
3out of 4 3,104 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Education Centre
9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF
- not rated 920 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Uplands Educational Trust
Stratton Road , SN1 2PN
- not rated 1,087 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nyland School
Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD
3out of 4 1,328 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nyland School
Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD
- not rated 1,328 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priory College Swindon
Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS
- not rated 1,990 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.