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Bishopstone Church of England Primary School

Swindon, SN6 8PWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#360 of 13,686 nationally

About Bishopstone Church of England Primary School

Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Swindon, with just 33 pupils on roll against a capacity of 49. Despite its size, it ranks first out of 51 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top five per cent nationally for its key stage 2 outcomes. Its closest competitors in Swindon are The Croft Primary School, Lift Hazelwood, and Lethbridge Primary School, all of which also score highly. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Robin Smith. It serves a mixed cohort, with 27.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving seven applications for just three places, and all three first-preference families were offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who value academic performance in a small, faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBishopstone, Bishopstone CE Primary, Swindon, Swindon, SN6 8PW
HeadteacherRobin Smith
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils33
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity33 / 49 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryRoundersFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bishopstone.swindon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishopstone Church of England Primary School

Bishopstone Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.