Beechcroft Infant School
Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Beechcroft Infants School, Swindon, SN2 7QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beechcroft Infant School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2014, report published 26 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2024
The school is welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. The school's values of 'ready, respectful and safe' underpin all that it does. The school has a tangible 'family feel'. Staff forge supportive and caring relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils trust staff to look after them. They feel valued and cared for. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The school provides opportunities which enrich pupils' learning and nurture their interests. For example, pupils learn how to build fires and bake bread in their outdoor curriculum. They appreciate learning musical instruments and enjoy trying African drumming. Pupils connect with the local community through their learning when visiting the local church and the park. Pupils are happy, polite and sociable. They chat excitedly about what they are learning. Staff are clear about how they expect pupils to behave. As a result, pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They listen carefully, and enthusiastically participate in lessons and assemblies. The overwhelming majority of parents are delighted with the school. They typically comment that their children thoroughly enjoy school and are well supported by staff.
What the school should improve
- In several foundation subjects, the school has recently improved assessment. Therefore, it has not yet had an impact on pupils' learning. The school must continue to embed effective assessment so that it can assure itself that the curriculum enables pupils to know and remember more.
- Some pupils with SEND do not attend school regularly. As a result, they miss out on important learning, and do not benefit from the pastoral and academic support the school provides. These pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school must continue to improve the attendance of those who are too often absent so that these pupils achieve well.
Pupil numbers and mix
219 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Beechcroft Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ruskin Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Seven Fields Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
| Grange Infants' School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo-Anne Rutt
- Phone
- 01793823278
- Address
- Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Beechcroft Infants School, Swindon, SN2 7QE
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 126210
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.