Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Swindon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 35th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2014, report published 28 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils at Ferndale Primary school are welcoming and friendly. Members of the school community have selected the values they believe are important to know and follow. These include friendship, empathy and resilience. Pupils are rewarded for demonstrating these values consistently. They know why these are important to their learning and development as individuals. Pupils attend well because they enjoy school. They have a thirst to learn new things. Pupils' positive learning behaviours are evident from Nursery to Year 6. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere that pervades the school. Pupils are safe. They know staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils develop citizenship through their involvement in the local community. For example, they routinely participate in events at the local church. School prefects support younger children by organising games at playtime. Through such opportunities they develop leadership skills. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of opportunities to inspire and foster their talents and interests through playing sport and developing musical skills. They make visits to places of interest. For example, pupils enhance their knowledge of science and geography through visiting Westonbirt Arboretum. The school ensures that there are no barriers to pupils participating in these.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers' checks on pupils' understanding are not used to inform subsequent teaching. As a result, pupils develop gaps in their learning. The school must ensure that teacher's use of assessment informs future teaching and curriculum design.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 500
Schools near Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Even Swindon Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Moredon Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Evans
- Phone
- 01793332425
- Address
- Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1NX
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 142546
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.