Bridlewood Primary School

About Bridlewood Primary School

Bridlewood Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Swindon for children aged 3 to 11, and it currently operates very close to capacity with 226 pupils against a total capacity of 234. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.8%, which is a useful benchmark for parents comparing the school’s intake against the national average for primary schools in England. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 52 total applications for just 24 places, with 22 of those applications coming as first preferences. All 22 first-preference families were offered a place, but the oversubscription ratio of 2.17 to 1 means that for every available spot, more than two families applied. This level of competition suggests the school is well-regarded locally, and parents considering Bridlewood should be prepared for a selective admissions process, particularly if they live outside the immediate catchment area.

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