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The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 2% of schools, this primary institution boasts impressive academic performance, with 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Additionally, 95% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating strong community support. While the data is limited on higher standards, the school's overall achievements suggest a nurturing and effective learning environment for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.6%
Asian Indian12.7%
White Other7.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.54611, -1.77604 · SN3 1RA
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN138424
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Croft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Croft Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is The Croft Primary School a good school?
The Croft Primary School scores 98.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Croft Primary School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Croft Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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