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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Swindon, SN5 5PUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#7,266
of 13,686 nationally

About Shaw Ridge Primary School

Shaw Ridge Primary School sits almost exactly on the Swindon local authority average for the key stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 62% of pupils hitting that benchmark against a LA average of 62%. That places it 26th out of 51 primary schools in the area, squarely in the middle of the pack. Where the school does nudge ahead is in maths: 79% of pupils reached the expected standard, and the average maths score of 106 is solid. Reading and writing both sit at 76% for expected standards, again in line with what you’d expect locally. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is 17%, which is respectable but not exceptional. With 11.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative intake, and its results suggest it delivers consistent, middle-of-the-road outcomes without dramatic highs or lows.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRidge Green, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 5PU
HeadteacherSally Cowell
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils424
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity424 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersTennisGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Shaw Ridge Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.