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Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.9 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
731
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 77.9, indicating it outperforms 78% of other schools in the area. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian56.0%
Asian Other8.6%
Asian Bangladeshi6.3%
Black African5.9%
Asian Pakistani5.9%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
White Other3.3%
White British2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.56119, -1.77171 · SN1 3AH
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN138309
School typeAcademy converter
Websitedrove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Drove Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Drove Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Drove Primary School a good school?
Drove Primary School scores 77.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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