Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2014, report published 18 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School. They socialise happily together in and out of the classroom. Pupils are kind to one another. They enjoy making new friends in school. Staff share high expectations for all. They celebrate pupils' good behaviour regularly. As a result, pupils behave well throughout the day. Pupils say bullying is rare. They are confident that adults will help them overcome any worries they have. Pupils are taught to value and respect everyone. From the early years onwards, clear routines are in place. Staff provide strong pastoral support for pupils as they move through the school. Pupils form trusting, strong relationships with adults. They feel safe at school. Staff nurture pupils' wider development. Pupils enjoy learning in and beyond the classroom. They enjoy visits to places of interest that deepen their knowledge. The school supports all pupils to become responsible, active citizens. Parents praise the sense of community the school creates for every child and the nurturing atmosphere the staff provide.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not use assessment effectively. This means that some pupils do not securely develop the knowledge and understanding the school expects them to. The school should improve how staff assess and adapt the curriculum accordingly so that pupils are ready for the next steps in learning.
- The school has not fully checked on the implementation and impact of its curriculum, across all subjects. This means pupils do not learn as well in some areas. The school needs to check that the curriculum is implemented as intended so that it has maximum impact.
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lift Hazelwood | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Westlea Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Tregoze Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Smith
- Phone
- 01793870471
- Address
- Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8LW
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 126443
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.