Badbury Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rainscombe Road Coate Swindon Wiltshire SN3 6ER |
| Phone | 01793299101 |
| Reference Number | 147065 |
Badbury Park Primary School is performing well overall and has been rated as good in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. This is the school's first inspection since opening in 2019, and the environment is described as friendly and nurturing, with a strong emphasis on the well-being and safety of pupils. Staff build positive relationships with students, fostering a sense of belonging and respect throughout the school community. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting pupils' curiosity and personal growth effectively. Despite these strengths, the school recognizes the need for improvement in some foundation subjects, where essential knowledge has not yet been clearly identified. This can hinder some pupils' depth of understanding and connections with prior learning. The school aims to enhance how learning is adapted for individual needs to ensure all pupils can make the best progress possible. Overall, while the school excels in many areas, there are clear pathways for further development to strengthen its educational impact.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 335 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.64%
Girls: 48.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 5 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.1% |
| Indian | 15.8% |
| African | 9% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Nurturing and inclusive school environment.
- Strong emphasis on pupil well-being and safety.
- Positive relationships among staff and pupils.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that excites learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and respect.
- Passionate approach to reading throughout the school.
- Staff professional development and support are well valued.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects lacks precise knowledge identification.
- Learning adaptation not sufficient for all pupils to deepen knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Chalet School
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX |
0.67 miles |
|
Liden Academy
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6EX |
0.67 miles |
|
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA |
1.02 miles |
|
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
Cleeve Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1LE |
1.06 miles |
|
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ |
1.11 miles |
|
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN |
1.42 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT |
1.56 miles |
|
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Castle View Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0NS |
1.59 miles |
|
The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA |
1.65 miles |
|
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
1.78 miles |
|
Wanborough Primary School
The Beanlands, Wanborough, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0EJ |
1.8 miles |
|
Nyland School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD |
1.84 miles |
|
Nythe Primary School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR |
1.85 miles |
|
Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
1.86 miles |
|
Covingham Park Primary School
The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD |
1.89 miles |
|
Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BY |
1.9 miles |
|
King William Street Church of England Primary School
King William Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LB |
2.03 miles |
|
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
2.04 miles |
|
Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
2.08 miles |
|
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU |
2.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
1.51 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
1.53 miles |
|
The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
1.53 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
2.07 miles |
|
The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
2.2 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
2.35 miles |
|
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
2.82 miles |
|
The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
3.05 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
3.21 miles |
|
Connex
Units 16 and 17a, Headlands Grove Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7JQ |
3.29 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
3.57 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
3.77 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, St Lukes Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
3.9 miles |
|
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
4.06 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
4.06 miles |
|
Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
4.76 miles |