Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
About Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary is a relatively small school in Swindon, with 143 pupils on roll against a capacity of 460, meaning it is currently operating at just under a third of its potential size. This is a school with a notably low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.8%, well below the national average. Despite its small current intake, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 107 total applications for just 58 places, with 50 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, a strong signal that local parents see something special here. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, including a nursery provision. Headteacher Emma Lindsay leads a school that, according to its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025, was judged Good overall, with an Outstanding rating specifically for its early years provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 28 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 May 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:40
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: abbeyfarmet.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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