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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Swindon, SN5 8LWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a smaller-than-average primary in Swindon, with 152 pupils on roll against a capacity of 230. That leaves significant room for growth, but the school is already oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 intake: 59 applications were received for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. All 25 first-preference applicants received offers, so while demand is strong, families who put it first are in a good position. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.6%, well below the national average and notably lower than many schools in the local authority. This suggests an intake that is relatively advantaged, which may reflect the school's Church of England foundation and its appeal to families seeking a faith-based start for their children aged 3 to 7.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBeaumaris Road, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 8LW
HeadteacherKatie Cook
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils152
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity152 / 230 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballSwimmingGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.