Abbey Meads Community Primary School
102%
Capacity
444
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 444 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 436 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbey Meads Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michaela Cunningham, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1904th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 51 in Swindon.
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 50 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbey Meads Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Abbey Meads Community Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hugo Drive, Hugo Drive, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 4GY |
| Headteacher | Michaela Cunningham |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 444 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 444 / 436 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1904th of 13,686
Nationally
171st of 1,469
In South West
8th of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hugo Drive, Hugo Drive, Swindon
Swindon, SN25 4GY
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