Colebrook Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Towcester Road Coleview Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4AS |
| Reference Number | 137620 |
Colebrook Infant Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its good status since its last inspection in 2014. The school promotes a positive culture of kindness, respect, and resilience, where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is well-structured and teachers are knowledgeable, resulting in students developing strong foundational skills, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, there are areas needing improvement in assessment practices to ensure that teaching effectively addresses the varying learning needs of all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 2 | 18 | 32 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.1% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Colebrook Infant School | |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and show good attendance.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, fostering a caring environment.
- High-quality provision for reading encourages a love for books.
- Inclusive practices support pupils with special educational needs effectively.
- Pupils engage in a variety of extra-curricular clubs that develop their interests.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teaching does not adapt based on assessment insights.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Colebrook Junior School
Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
0 miles |
|
Nythe Primary School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR |
0.35 miles |
|
Nyland School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD |
0.37 miles |
|
Covingham Park Primary School
The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD |
0.42 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT |
0.65 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY |
0.66 miles |
|
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN |
0.87 miles |
|
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
0.94 miles |
|
Grange Infants' School
Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE |
1.06 miles |
|
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ |
1.11 miles |
|
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.28 miles |
|
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA |
1.31 miles |
|
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
1.43 miles |
|
Ruskin Junior School
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7NG |
1.44 miles |
|
Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
1.51 miles |
|
South Marston Church of England Primary School
Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4SH |
1.56 miles |
|
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7LL |
1.66 miles |
|
The Chalet School
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX |
1.69 miles |
|
Beechcroft Infant School
Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Beechcroft Infants School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7QE |
1.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
0.83 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.1 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
1.17 miles |
|
Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
1.46 miles |
|
Connex
Units 16 and 17a, Headlands Grove Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7JQ |
1.46 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
1.56 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
1.68 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, St Lukes Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
2 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
2.15 miles |
|
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
2.4 miles |
|
The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
2.54 miles |
|
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
2.8 miles |
|
Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
2.86 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
2.97 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
3.43 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
3.63 miles |
|
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
4.08 miles |
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Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
4.15 miles |
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Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
4.15 miles |
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Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
4.37 miles |