King William Street Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About King William Street Church of England Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated King William Street Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Tucker, 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 5236th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 51 in Swindon.
King William Street Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 28 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
King William Street Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (26 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King William Street Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, King William Street Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | King William Street, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 3LB |
| Headteacher | Helen Tucker |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5236th of 13,686
Nationally
478th of 1,469
In South West
21st of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
26 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
103
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About King William Street Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
King William Street, Swindon
Swindon, SN1 3LB
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