Wanborough Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Wanborough Primary School currently has around 203 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 5.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).
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.
| Address: | The Beanlands, Swindon, SN4 0EJ |
| Website: | http://www.wanboroughprimary.org |
| Telephone: | 01793790269 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Drury |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151109 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 203 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| White British | 87.20% | 177 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liden Primary and Nursery School Liden Primary & Nursery School, Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liden Academy Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liden Junior School Liden Drive , SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liden Infants' School Liden Drive , SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldene Junior School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.