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William Morris Primary School

Swindon, SN25 2PPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
94 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressWilliam Morris Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 2PP
HeadteacherJo Fraser
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils413
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity413 / 420 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Forest SchoolDining HallSports HallLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketCross CountryDanceNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning 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

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:50

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

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William Morris 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.