Colebrook Infant Academy

About Colebrook Infant Academy

Colebrook Infant Academy is a state primary school in Swindon, serving children aged 5 to 7. It sits within a local authority that contains 66 primary schools, only four of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s nearest Outstanding-rated peer is The Croft Primary School, located 3.7 km away. Among the top-performing schools in the area, Bishopstone Church of England Primary School leads with a ranking score of 89, followed by The Croft Primary and Lift Hazelwood, both scoring 87. Colebrook itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good. The headteacher is Annette Shakespeare, and the school has no religious character. With 138 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150, it is operating below its maximum but remains a popular choice locally.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated leadership and management, as well as early years provision, as Good. The previous inspection in 2009 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with early years provision scoring 2 and leadership and management scoring 2. While specific Key Stage 2 SATs results are not available in the data, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 62, providing a benchmark for comparison. The school’s Progress 8 score is not listed, so parents may wish to consult the school directly for the most current attainment data. The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters only to infants. The absence of a nursery provision means children typically join in Reception. The school’s relatively small size allows for focused attention on early years development, and its Good rating across multiple inspections suggests consistent quality.

Colebrook Infant Academy offers a range of facilities including a library, sensory room, outdoor playground, art studios, dining hall, gymnasium, and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, gymnastics, and netball, while extracurricular clubs cover book club, drama, choir, and coding. The school provides SEND support for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: it received 101 applications for 45 places, with 47 first-preference applications and 45 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. This level of demand suggests the school is well-regarded among local families. It would suit parents seeking a small, Good-rated infant school with strong SEND provisions and a broad range of activities, though those wanting an Outstanding rating or a school with nursery provision would need to look elsewhere.

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