William Morris Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | William Morris Way Tadpole Garden Village Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2PP |
| Phone | 01793299022 |
| Reference Number | 147093 |
William Morris Primary is a newly opened school that has performed well in its first inspection, achieving a 'good' rating overall with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The school fosters a happy, friendly, and inclusive environment where pupils are excited to learn and show remarkable behaviour. A broad and ambitious curriculum engages pupils, who are well-supported in their learning. Parents praise the school's commitment to their children's education and well-being. While the school excels in many areas, there are some concerns regarding the effectiveness of assessment in a few subjects, hindering student understanding and progression. The school is encouraged to enhance its assessment practices to identify and address learning gaps. Overall, William Morris Primary demonstrates strong relationships within the school community, ensuring pupils’ safety and emotional support, contributing positively to their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 413 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.91%
Girls: 51.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 3 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 4 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 5 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.9% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral provision prioritizing mental health and well-being.
- Exceptional early years provision with engaging activities.
- High-quality phonics teaching supporting early reading.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Supportive cultural awareness development through the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in assessment practices in a few subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
Diamond Crescent, Abbey Farm, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2SJ |
0.67 miles |
|
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2QS |
0.72 miles |
|
Red Oaks Primary School
Redhouse Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2AN |
0.82 miles |
|
Brimble Hill Special School
Tadpole Lane, Redhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
0.86 miles |
|
Bridlewood Primary School
Chartwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2EX |
0.91 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Pioneer Road, Oakhurst, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2HY |
1.03 miles |
|
Orchid Vale Primary School
Torun Way, Haydon End, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UG |
1.17 miles |
|
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads, Hugo Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4GY |
1.39 miles |
|
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP |
1.46 miles |
|
St Francis CofE Primary School
Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UH |
1.46 miles |
|
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA |
1.46 miles |
|
Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick, Haydonleigh Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1JP |
1.5 miles |
|
Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1HT |
1.77 miles |
|
Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW |
2.01 miles |
|
Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE |
2.12 miles |
|
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN |
2.2 miles |
|
Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG |
2.23 miles |
|
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT |
2.45 miles |
|
Cricklade Manor Prep
Manor House, Swindon, SN6 6BB |
2.47 miles |
|
Peatmoor Community Primary School
Pepperbox Hill, Peatmoor, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5DP |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Great Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
0.01 miles |
|
Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
0.21 miles |
|
Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
0.68 miles |
|
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
0.74 miles |
|
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
25-27 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DF |
2.24 miles |
|
St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, St Lukes Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
2.39 miles |
|
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
2.42 miles |
|
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
2.56 miles |
|
Meadow Bridge School
The Old School House, High Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6DD |
2.7 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
2.84 miles |
|
Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
2.94 miles |
|
Connex
Units 16 and 17a, Headlands Grove Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7JQ |
2.95 miles |
|
Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
3.16 miles |
|
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
3.73 miles |
|
Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
4 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
4.05 miles |
|
Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
4.1 miles |
|
Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
4.54 miles |
|
New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
4.59 miles |
|
The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
4.63 miles |