Best primary schools in Swindon
Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. This ranking covers 67 primary schools in the Swindon local authority. Postcode area SN1 has the highest average school score (61.9 across 7 schools), while SN6 sits at the lower end (34.0). 94% of ranked Swindon primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Swindon on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Swindon comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Swindon ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Robert Le Kyng Primary School | 77.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 76 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Greenmeadow Primary School | 74.4 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Swindon Academy | 73.5 | Good | All-through |
| 16 | Lift Hazelwood | 72.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Wanborough Primary School | 72.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Brook Field Primary School | 71.5 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | William Morris Primary School | 70.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Lethbridge Primary School | 68.6 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Gorse Hill Primary School | 66.7 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Shaw Ridge Primary School | 66 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Southfield Junior School | 65.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Haydonleigh Primary School | 63.3 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Oakhurst Community Primary School | 62.2 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Millbrook Primary School | 61.6 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Francis CofE Primary School | 60.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 59.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School | 54.6 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Wroughton Junior School | 53.8 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Swindon
What is the best primary school in Swindon?
The Croft Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Swindon (LocaleIQ score 98.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 80% · higher 20%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Swindon primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Swindon?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College tops the Swindon secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 80.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 53.5. See the full secondary school ranking for Swindon for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Swindon have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Swindon: The Croft Primary School (KS2 expected 80%, higher 20%); Catherine Wayte Primary School (KS2 expected 67%, higher 5%); Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (KS2 expected 80%, higher 3%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Swindon are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 primary schools in the Swindon ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: The Croft Primary School, Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, Haydon Wick Primary School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Swindon?
This ranking covers 67 primary schools in the Swindon comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Swindon has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SN1 has the strongest cluster — 61.9 average across 7 ranked primary schools. SN6 sits at the lower end (34.0 average). Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.