Drove Primary School

About Drove Primary School

Drove Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 731 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Drove Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bryony Bardwell, it falls under Swindon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5305th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 51 in Swindon.

Drove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 162 applications for 72 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Drove Primary School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Drove 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.

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