William Morris Primary School

About William Morris Primary School

William Morris Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 11, located in Swindon. It is currently operating very close to its full capacity of 420 pupils, with 413 on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent intake: just 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is exceptionally high. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school offered 60 places and received 157 applications in total, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.62. Of those, 94 families put William Morris as their first preference, and all 60 first-preference offers were taken up, confirming the school’s strong local reputation. The school also has a nursery provision, which feeds into the main school.

Academically, William Morris was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection, which took place in November 2023. The inspection report gave the school Outstanding marks in three of the five graded categories: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were both rated Good. This is a strong set of outcomes, particularly the Outstanding early years judgement, which suggests a solid foundation for children entering the school. In terms of Key Stage 2 performance, the school’s average score sits at 62, which is exactly in line with the Swindon local authority average. While this is not above the national benchmark, it represents a consistent, solid performance for the school within its local context. There is no sixth form provision, as this is a primary school.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, a dining hall, a sports hall, and a library. Sports provision is broad, with gymnastics, football, cricket, cross country, dance, netball, and tennis all available. Clubs include chess, coding, and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia), moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its high oversubscription rate, families considering William Morris should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly for Reception places. The school is a strong fit for families who value a well-regarded local primary with a strong early years foundation and a broad extracurricular offer, and who live within a reasonable catchment area.

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