Greenmeadow Primary School

About Greenmeadow Primary School

Greenmeadow Primary School is a state primary in Swindon, a local authority where just four out of 66 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Greenmeadow itself is rated Good, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement judgement, and it sits 16th out of 51 primary schools in the LA on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. That puts it ahead of the local average and within reach of the top performers in the area, such as Bishopstone Church of England Primary School, The Croft Primary School, and Lift Hazelwood, which occupy the top three spots. The school is led by headteacher Kate Mackinnon and serves 206 pupils, with capacity for 260. It is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 4 to 11, and it does not offer nursery provision. Its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management and overall effectiveness both rated Good.

Academically, Greenmeadow performs solidly against national and local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Swindon LA average of 62%. The school ranks in the top 50 nationally for this measure, placing 16th in the LA and 346th in the South West region. In individual subjects, 79% met the expected standard in both reading and maths, with average scores of 106 in each. A higher standard was achieved by 39% in reading, 34% in maths, and 16% in writing. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures suggest a school that is delivering consistent results. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, so all pupils move on to secondary education at age 11.

Greenmeadow is a popular choice locally, oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake with 62 applications for 25 places, a ratio of 2.48 to one. Of those, 23 were first-preference offers, matching the number of first-preference applications. The school offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, sensory room, gymnasium, dining hall, ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision includes tennis, athletics, netball, gymnastics, swimming, cross country and dance, while clubs cover coding, gardening and book club. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents would recommend the school, with 90% strongly agreeing their child is happy and 95% strongly agreeing their child feels safe. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded, community-focused primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear upward trajectory in its Ofsted history.

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