Bishopstone Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
33
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Bishopstone Church of England Primary School
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 33 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bishopstone Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Robin Smith, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 360th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 51 in Swindon.
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 3 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishopstone Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Bishopstone Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bishopstone, Bishopstone CE Primary, Swindon, Swindon, SN6 8PW |
| Headteacher | Robin Smith |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 33 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.3% |
| School Capacity | 33 / 49 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
360th of 13,686
Nationally
31st of 1,469
In South West
1st of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bishopstone, Bishopstone CE Primary, Swindon
Swindon, SN6 8PW
Bishopstone, Bishopstone CE Primary, Swindon
Swindon, SN6 8PW
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