Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
66%
Capacity
152
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 152 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Cook, it falls under Swindon local authority.
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 25 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 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 Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School include Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Beaumaris Road, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 8LW |
| Headteacher | Katie Cook |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 230 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beaumaris Road, Swindon
Swindon, SN5 8LW
Beaumaris Road, Swindon
Swindon, SN5 8LW
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