Beechcroft Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beechcroft Road Upper Stratton Beechcroft Infants School Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7QE |
| Reference Number | 126210 |
Beechcroft Infant School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming and nurturing environment for its pupils. The school is well-regarded by parents, who appreciate the supportive relationships staff build with students and families. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting enrichment through various activities, and pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, showing enthusiasm and excitement in their educational experiences. However, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly regarding the assessment practices in some foundation subjects and the regular attendance of certain pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 222 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| 2 | 37 | 37 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
- Staff build supportive and caring relationships with pupils and families.
- The curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, preparing pupils effectively for future learning.
- High-quality reading instruction leads to most pupils developing a love of reading.
- The school provides effective social and emotional support for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils engage in a variety of enriching extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices in some foundation subjects are less developed.
- Some pupils with SEND do not attend school regularly, impacting their learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7LL |
0.45 miles |
|
Ruskin Junior School
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7NG |
0.49 miles |
|
Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE |
0.67 miles |
|
Grange Infants' School
Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE |
0.88 miles |
|
Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ |
1.01 miles |
|
Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW |
1.08 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY |
1.11 miles |
|
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads, Hugo Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4GY |
1.31 miles |
|
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN |
1.32 miles |
|
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX |
1.44 miles |
|
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA |
1.44 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bessemer Road East, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1PE |
1.44 miles |
|
Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG |
1.63 miles |
|
Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1HT |
1.67 miles |
|
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.69 miles |
|
Colebrook Junior School
Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.69 miles |
|
Colebrook Infant Academy
Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.69 miles |
|
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
1.73 miles |
|
Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
1.8 miles |
|
Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick, Haydonleigh Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1JP |
1.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Connex
Units 16 and 17a, Headlands Grove Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7JQ |
0.3 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, St Lukes Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
0.32 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
0.49 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
0.54 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
0.88 miles |
|
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
1.46 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.57 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
1.74 miles |
|
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
2.06 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
2.09 miles |
|
Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
2.23 miles |
|
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
2.42 miles |
|
Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
2.48 miles |
|
The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
2.5 miles |
|
Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
2.6 miles |
|
Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
2.68 miles |
|
Great Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
2.69 miles |
|
The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
2.75 miles |
|
The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
3.32 miles |
|
Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
3.76 miles |