Best Primary Schools in Swindon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 66 schools across Swindon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Swindon has 66 primary schools, of which 4 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 58 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Swindon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Rodbourne Cheney Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Swindon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

66
Total schools
4
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
61.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥈 Tregoze Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
🥉 Moredon Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
4. Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
5. Beechcroft Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Eastrop Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Colebrook Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Lift Hazelwood
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Grange Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Badbury Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. William Morris Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Wroughton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Even Swindon Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
17. Wanborough Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Lethbridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Gorse Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Oakhurst Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Swindon?
There are 66 primary schools in Swindon, of which 4 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Swindon?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Swindon is Rodbourne Cheney Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Swindon?
Primary and secondary school applications in Swindon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Swindon council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Swindon?
6% of primary schools in Swindon are rated Outstanding and 88% are rated Good. 72.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.