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Catherine Wayte Primary School

Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA, Swindon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
361
Capacity
420
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 6% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 March 2015Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.67%Top 45% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Parent View (97 responses)
4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
92%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
22% disagree
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.7%
Asian Indian8.3%
White Other7.8%
Asian Other5.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black African1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.59496, -1.80010 · SN25 4TA

School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN147250
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Catherine Wayte Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Catherine Wayte Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2015.

Is Catherine Wayte Primary School a good school?

Catherine Wayte Primary School scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Catherine Wayte Primary School?

Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Catherine Wayte Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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