Kingfisher CE Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England/Christian |
| Address | Peglars Way Wichelstowe Swindon SN1 7DA |
| Phone | 01793379521 |
| Reference Number | 143673 |
Kingfisher CE Academy is in its first cycle of inspection and is currently rated as requiring improvement. While the school is dedicated to the success of its pupils and has made some strides in curriculum development, these efforts are still in the early stages, leading to challenges in implementing an effective learning experience across age groups. The atmosphere in school has been affected by the behavior of some older pupils, though the school is actively addressing this issue. Despite these concerns, the school has established a strong early years foundation, where children thrive and learn essential routines.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.64%
Girls: 43.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.9% |
| Indian | 14.2% |
| White, Other | 12.4% |
| African | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision with effective curriculum design.
- Pupils enjoy reading and are engaged in literacy activities.
- Inclusive environment supports the needs of pupils with SEND.
- Community involvement is a priority and positively received.
- Robust personal development curriculum underpinned by school values.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation lacks precision, hindering pupils' knowledge retention.
- Behavior issues among older pupils impact the overall school atmosphere.
- Learning adaptations for pupils, including those with SEND, are insufficient.
- Gaps in learning may develop due to inadequate assessment methods.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Staldon Road, East Wichel, East Wichel Community Primary School, Staldon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 7AG |
0.77 miles |
|
Lift Hazelwood
Stokesay Drive, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8DR |
0.78 miles |
|
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Westcott Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5HS |
1 miles |
|
Wroughton Junior School
Inverary Road, Wroughton, SWINDON, Wiltshire, SN4 9DL |
1.16 miles |
|
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Oliver Tomkins Schools, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW |
1.21 miles |
|
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW |
1.21 miles |
|
Westlea Primary School
Langstone Way, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT |
1.31 miles |
|
Millbrook Primary School
Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8NU |
1.31 miles |
|
Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BY |
1.33 miles |
|
King William Street Church of England Primary School
King William Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LB |
1.4 miles |
|
The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA |
1.44 miles |
|
Even Swindon Primary School
Pasture Close, Raybrook Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2UJ |
1.48 miles |
|
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU |
1.59 miles |
|
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PU |
1.61 miles |
|
Wroughton Infant School
Wharf Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LE |
1.62 miles |
|
Tregoze Primary School
Sleaford Close, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6JU |
1.76 miles |
|
Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
1.96 miles |
|
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX |
2 miles |
|
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
2.04 miles |
|
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
Cleeve Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1LE |
2.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
0.05 miles |
|
The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
0.96 miles |
|
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
1.31 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
1.35 miles |
|
Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
1.79 miles |
|
Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
2.11 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
2.34 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
2.38 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
2.38 miles |
|
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
2.58 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
2.65 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
2.89 miles |
|
Connex
Units 16 and 17a, Headlands Grove Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7JQ |
3.15 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, St Lukes Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
3.53 miles |
|
The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
3.55 miles |
|
Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
3.86 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
3.88 miles |
|
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG |
4 miles |
|
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
4.04 miles |
|
Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
4.12 miles |