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The Croft Primary School

Swindon, SN3 1RAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#554 of 13,686 nationally

About The Croft Primary School

Parents at The Croft Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 95% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The strength of feeling is clear across individual questions: 81% strongly agreed their child is happy, and 85% strongly agreed their child feels safe. Behaviour is another standout area, with 75% strongly agreeing the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 academic year, there were 199 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. Of the 61 families who put it as their first preference, 58 received an offer, so getting a place is far from guaranteed. This level of demand, combined with the parent satisfaction data, suggests a school that has built a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMarlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Swindon, SN3 1RA
HeadteacherElaine Murphy
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)5.3%
School Capacity418 / 420 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 106 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

15:30-17:45

Source: thecroft.swindon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Croft Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.