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Drove Primary School

Swindon, SN1 3AHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
#5,305
of 13,686 nationally

About Drove Primary School

Drove Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 162 applications chasing just 72 places for the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. Of those, 69 first-preference families received offers, which suggests that for many, it is their top pick. The school does not have a parent-view survey result available in the data, but the sheer demand tells its own story. Headteacher Bryony Bardwell leads a large primary with 731 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 630, which further underscores its draw. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. That is a notable shift from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was rated Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating reflects a slight dip in some areas, but the personal development grade remains top-tier.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDrove Road, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 3AH
HeadteacherBryony Bardwell
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils731
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity731 / 630 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsDanceCricketNetballFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessFilm ClubScience ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drove Primary School

Drove 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.