William Morris Primary School
98%
Capacity
413
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About William Morris Primary School
William Morris Primary School is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Swindon, South West (SN25 2PP), welcoming pupils aged 3 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated William Morris Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Fraser, it falls under Swindon local authority.
William Morris Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 157 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 94 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Morris Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, William Morris 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | William Morris Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
| Headteacher | Jo Fraser |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
157
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
94 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
William Morris Way, Swindon
Swindon, SN25 2PP
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