Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded primary school in Swindon, South West, for pupils aged 3 to 7 for boys and girls. DfE data records 136 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 230.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (15 Nov 2023). Admissions data records 24 first-preference applications and 28 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. This school does not teach the KS2 assessment age group. Not rated does not mean low performing.
NAAcademic results
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAAttendance
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAPupil progress
Not available for 2024/25
DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.
Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.
Previous inspection · 24 Nov 2009Legacy grading · Good
Previous inspection judgements
Area
Judgement
Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Ungraded inspection · 15 Nov 2023: School remains Good
Published 18 Dec 2014.
Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.
Catchment & distance
School location
Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.
Admissions
Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure
Value
School’s local authority
Swindon
Applications open
September 2026
Application deadline
15 January 2027
National offer day
16 April 2027
Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.
Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure
Value
Offers made on National Offer Day
28
First-preference applications
24
Applications (all preferences)
56
First-preference offers
24
Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.
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Students and teachers
16.8 pupils per qualified teacher
2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.
Students
Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded
136
School capacityPeriod not recorded
230
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26
9.6%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26
30.1%
Attendance2024/25
93.35%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25
22.73%
Classes & attendance
Average class size2025/26
27.3
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25
3.29
Suspensions (count)2024/25
5
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25
0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25
0
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Absence breakdown
Measure
Value
Authorised absence2024/25
4.56%
Unauthorised absence2024/25
2.09%
Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group
Pupils
White British
41.9%
White other
11%
Mixed
17%
Asian
12.5%
Black
13.9%
Other
2.9%
DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.
Published SEND Data
Dyslexia
Mental Health
Speech & Language
Physical
DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.
School day & term dates
School day
Measure
Value
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: School website · checked 2026-05-19; confirm current arrangements.
Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.
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FAQ about Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School recorded 24 first-choice applications and 28 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.
DfE data for Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.
