Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
393
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 393 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Rood Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Naomi Fry, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1158th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 51 in Swindon.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 39 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Holy Rood Catholic 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Groundwell Road, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 2LU |
| Headteacher | Naomi Fry |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 393 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.7% |
| School Capacity | 393 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1158th of 13,686
Nationally
93rd of 1,469
In South West
5th of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Groundwell Road, Swindon
Swindon, SN1 2LU
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