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Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Goodgraded 30/01/2024Ages 3–11444 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Swindon. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 444 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/01/2024, Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swindon can view Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)51%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake19.1%
Free school meals19.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language18.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Swindon
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