Classpot

Covingham Park Primary School

Swindon, SN3 5BDPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2020
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Covingham Park Primary School

Covingham Park Primary School in Swindon holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its last graded inspection in 2016. The school’s most recent ungraded inspection, carried out in March 2020, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged at this level. This represents a clear improvement from the school’s previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. While the data does not include specific KS2 SATs scores for the school, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Swindon stands at 62, which provides a useful benchmark for parents comparing primary schools in the area. Covingham Park’s journey from Requires Improvement to a sustained Good rating suggests a school that has stabilised and built on its strengths under the leadership of headteacher Jo Fraser.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Harriers, Swindon, Swindon, SN3 5BD
HeadteacherJo Fraser
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils368
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity368 / 420 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2020
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Mar 2020): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Covingham Park Primary School

Covingham Park Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.