St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
68%
Capacity
285
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 285 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Sampson's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Bayne, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9207th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 90th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 32 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 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 St Sampson's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Sampson's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6AX |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Bayne |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 285 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 285 / 420 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9207th of 13,686
Nationally
895th of 1,469
In South West
90th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
37
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Bath Road, Swindon
Wiltshire, SN6 6AX
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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