Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
Gosditch, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6NZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 3rd of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2023, report published 14 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
Pupils thrive at this welcoming and inclusive school. Expertly led by the headteacher, everyone strives for pupils to 'shine bright' and 'reach for the stars' in all they do. This helps pupils get off to a great start in their education at Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School. Staff and pupils show high levels of respect towards each other. Pupils' extremely positive attitudes to their learning extend beyond the classroom. They know how to manage their own behaviour. Staff trust them to do the right thing, and they do. Bullying is rare. Staff step in quickly to sort out any issues that arise. Pupils feel very safe and well looked after and enjoy attending school. Leaders meticulously plan wide-ranging experiences to enrich the curriculum. Pupils relish the chance to get involved with leadership opportunities. These include the worship council, well-being ambassadors, reading buddies and organising lunchtime clubs. Pupils say there is always something interesting going on. Parents are unreservedly positive about the education their children receive. They hold the school in high regard. Many commented that the school 'encourages children to shine as individuals' and 'instils a love of learning'.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking does not make clear the precise content they want pupils to know and revisit. This means that pupils do not gain the depth of understanding in these subjects as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that in all subjects, they identify the components of essential knowledge and check how well pupils know and remember what they have been taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 222
Schools near Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Minety Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Sampson's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Oaksey CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Cricklade Manor Prep | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Saville
- Phone
- 01285861436
- Address
- Gosditch, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6NZ
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126297
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.