Haydonleigh Primary School
About Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydonleigh Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Swindon, one of 66 primary schools in the local authority. It sits within a competitive local landscape, with top-performing peers including Bishopstone Church of England Primary School, The Croft Primary School, and Lift Hazelwood. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Haydon Wick Primary School, just half a kilometre away. Haydonleigh itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2015, and an ungraded inspection in 2019 confirmed the school remains Good. Headteacher Sharon Peapell leads a school with 555 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 630. The school is non-religious and does not have a nursery or sixth form. It is noticeably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 132 applications for 56 places, with 55 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation, even without an Outstanding badge.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2019Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:30
Source: haydonleighschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Haydonleigh Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights