Rodbourne Cheney Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 9th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2023

From Nursery to Year 6, pupils blossom at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School. Staff create an environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeed. Pupils love their school. They are proud to be part of the school 'family'. Pupils excel in the many opportunities to develop their learning beyond the classroom. For example, pupils sing in the choir, compete in the 'take one picture' project and celebrate International Women's Day. This supports them to be well-rounded individuals with a broad view of the world. As soon as children join Nursery, routines are established. Children get off to a great start. There is a strong focus on singing rhymes and listening to stories. In the early years, children learn how to take turns and share. This continues throughout all year groups. Pupils are enthusiastic learners. They are conscientious and hard-working. This reflects the high-quality work they produce. Pupils have many opportunities to develop leadership skills. In Year 6, all pupils have a role and responsibility either as a subject ambassador, head boy and girl, or as sports leaders. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, describing it as 'fantastic' and would 'recommend it in a heartbeat'.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

249 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals19.7%

19.7%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.6%

11.6%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.5%

18.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rodbourne Cheney Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Moredon Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Greenmeadow Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Haydon Wick Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding53% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Catherine Wayte Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Harris
Phone
01793534710
Website
rodbournecheney.swindon.sch.uk
Address
Broadway, Swindon, SN25 3BN
Local authority
Swindon
URN
138306

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.