Red Oaks Primary School

About Red Oaks Primary School

Red Oaks Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 464 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 493 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Red Oaks Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Eirian Painter, it falls under Swindon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9505th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 51 in Swindon.

Red Oaks Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 126 applications for 49 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Red Oaks Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Gardening, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Red Oaks 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.

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