Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eldene Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 62nd of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2022, report published 25 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2022
Pupils at Eldene Nursery and Primary School are extremely polite, respectful and friendly. They enjoy coming to school. One pupil, whose opinion reflected that of many, said, 'School is my favourite time of the day. I get to learn new things.' Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff follow the school's vision to 'work together, learn together, succeed together' to support pupils to learn well. They provide wider opportunities for pupils within the local community. For example, the school choir performs at the local theatre. Pupils say that bullying can happen in school but that this is rare. Most pupils understand what bullying is and know that it is not tolerated. They trust staff to sort out any concerns that they have and this helps them to feel safe. Pupils have opportunities to develop responsibilities within the school, including becoming house captains, school councillors, librarians and fish feeders. They say that their responsibilities help them to become independent and to look after their friends. They know that they make a difference and that they help the school community.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the use of assessment is not fully developed. Where this is the case, pupils' learning is not matched carefully enough to their level of understanding. Leaders need to ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects to help pupils know and remember more of the curriculum.
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented consistently well. As a result, pupils do not learn and remember the planned curriculum fully. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum they have planned is implemented as intended, including in the early years.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
327 pupils on roll, with places for 405
Schools near Eldene Nursery and Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Liden Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Nythe Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Pellew
- Phone
- 01793525908
- Address
- Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 132229
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.