Mountford Manor Primary School
About Mountford Manor Primary School
Mountford Manor Primary School in Swindon is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 214 pupils against a capacity of 248. That leaves a modest buffer of 34 places, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 39 applications for 30 places, with 25 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.34, meaning for every place available, roughly 1.3 families wanted it. Demographically, the school serves a notably high-needs community — 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as it suggests a cohort facing significant socio-economic challenges. The school also offers nursery provision, and its facilities include a Forest School, sensory room, and a chapel, alongside standard primary amenities like a library, sports hall, and ICT suite.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
Source: mountfordmanor.swindon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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