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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Swindon, SN1 2LUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1158 of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 108 applications for just 39 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Every one of those 39 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option despite the competition. Parent satisfaction data isn't published directly, but the high demand is itself a strong signal of the school's reputation in Swindon. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with headteacher Naomi Fry at the helm. It currently has 393 pupils on roll, just shy of its 420 capacity, and 12.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGroundwell Road, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 2LU
HeadteacherNaomi Fry
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils393
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity393 / 420 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballGymnasticsDanceTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-17:00

Source: holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Holy Rood Catholic 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.