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Haydon Wick Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Chris Neal

corporate_fareTHE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

location_onSwindon, SN25 1HT

language Visit Website phone 1793706606

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

274

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Expected Standard

53%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Haydon Wick Primary School is a Academy converter primary school in Swindon, serving ages 4-11. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Ranks in the top 76% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Haydon Wick Primary School is an academy converter in Swindon, admitting pupils aged 4-11. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. The school has approximately 268 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 10% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #44 of 53 primaries in Swindon and #11,752 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 57%

Reading78% LA 69%

Writing85% LA 70%

Maths58% LA 68%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

48%

LA 57%England 61%

Reading73% LA 71% · Eng 74%

Writing88% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths60% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

68%

LA 55%England 60%

Reading80% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing73% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths83% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.4

Read

LA -0.9

-1.6 to 2.4

-1.3

Write

LA -0.7

-3.2 to 0.6

-0.6

Maths

LA -0.9

-2.4 to 1.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 59%England 65%

Reading85% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing83% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths83% LA 73% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.8

Read

LA -0.8

-1.1 to 2.8

-0.8

Write

LA -0.4

-2.5 to 1.0

-2.5

Maths

LA -1.1

-4.2 to -0.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

80%

LA 60%

Reading90% LA 72%

Writing83% LA 76%

Maths95% LA 71%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.2

Read

LA 0.0

-0.7 to 3.1

Write

LA 0.0

-1.8 to 1.8

Maths

LA -0.6

-0.7 to 2.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 June 2024

Inspection Report

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01 September 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-03-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-02-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 268 pupils. During this period, there were 4 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	268	4	1.5%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	264	9	3.4%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	271	1	0.4%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	274	2	0.7%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	272	1	0.4%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	280	1	0.4%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	274	2	0.7%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	275	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	277	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	276	1	0.4%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	276	2	0.7%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	276	0	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	275	1	0.4%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	274	1	0.4%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	276	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	276	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	273	1	0.4%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	276	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	278	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	279	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	279	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	281	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	279	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	274	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	275	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	275	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree28%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree54%

disagree9%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree48%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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