Red Oaks Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Red Oaks Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 39th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2013, report published 29 November 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2024

Red Oaks Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming place to learn. The school's values, 'aspire, achieve, grow', are a fundamental part of the school day for every pupil. Parents appreciate the positive experiences the school provides. Many comment on the attention, care and nurture staff show towards pupils. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. The school has high expectations for everyone, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff form supportive relationships with pupils and their families. Older pupils act as excellent role models for others. As a result, pupils become articulate learners who are thoughtful and kind to one another. Pupils feel safe. They behave exceptionally well, both in and outside the classroom. Consequently, the school is a purposeful and calm place to learn. Pupils thrive on the wealth of experiences and opportunities the school provides to support their development. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils learn to be reflective and empathetic. The school encourages pupils to have a voice through the leadership opportunities on offer. Pupils say these roles help them to make a difference to the school and community. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer, such as music, sport and art.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

65 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

461 pupils on roll, with places for 493

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.3%

24.3%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8%

8%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Red Oaks Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oakhurst Community Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Expected standard72% met the expected standard
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Orchid Vale Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
St Francis CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
William Morris Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Eirian Painter
Address
Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2AN
Local authority
Swindon
URN
146150

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.