South Marston Church of England Primary School
Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Marston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 57th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2013, report published 15 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
South Marston Church of England Primary is a school where inclusivity shines through. Staff ensure that each pupil is at the heart of everything they do. The 'South Marston Way' is understood by all. The core values of 'ready, respect and safe' support the warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know and understand pupils' needs well. Pupils are happy and safe. They are extremely proud of their school and attend regularly. The school has high expectations. Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well. They take pleasure in the rich opportunities on offer, such as jewellery making, cross country running and performing arts. These activities help develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour in lessons and during social times. They exhibit high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. Pupils are extremely polite and well mannered. These expectations start in the early years where staff teach children the school routines quickly. Pupils welcome the range of activities available to them during breaks. They play together happily. Many parents and carers praise the school and all it does to support their children. They comment on how the school allows their children to 'learn, grow, thrive and overcome obstacles.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not as precisely implemented as in the more developed subjects. As a result, pupils do not gain the same depth of knowledge. The trust needs to ensure that the school curriculum is implemented effectively so that all pupils know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near South Marston Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Infants' School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grange Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colebrook Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Ruskin Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie Hendry
- Phone
- 01793823379
- Address
- Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SH
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 143494
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.