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South Marston Church of England Primary School
Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4SH, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.2 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
96
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% expressing they would recommend the school. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher benchmarks in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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51.59005, -1.72132 · SN3 4SH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is South Marston Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Marston Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2013.
Is South Marston Church of England Primary School a good school?
South Marston Church of England Primary School scores 43.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 South Marston Church of England Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Marston Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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