Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
94%
Capacity
253
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Harris, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1729th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 51 in Swindon.
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Rodbourne Cheney 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Broadway, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 3BN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Harris |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.0% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 270 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1729th of 13,686
Nationally
155th of 1,469
In South West
7th of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broadway, Swindon
Swindon, SN25 3BN
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