Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Swindon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 49th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 29 February 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Tadpole Farm Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school. The school's 'LEAP' vision underpins the newly designed curriculum, which is ambitious. Pupils are curious to learn new knowledge. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils describe it as a friendly place. The school has high expectations for how pupils behave. Pupils meet these expectations and understand, appreciate and respect difference. They conduct themselves well and treat one another with respect. Pupils are polite and well- mannered. The school prioritises pupils' well-being and safety. Staff form trusting, caring relationships with pupils. As a result, pupils feel happy and valued. They feel safe in school and learn how to stay safe online. Pupils feel confident to share any worries with trusted adults in school. Pupils enjoy opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities across the school. They say that these roles make them feel proud and help them to set a positive example to others. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. They enjoy taking part in sports tournaments with other local schools.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not always used with enough precision to check what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This slows their progress through the curriculum. The trust needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively, to understand what pupils know and can do.
- Learning is not always adapted sufficiently to enable pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could. The trust needs to ensure that learning is adapted when necessary to ensure all pupils progress as well as possible through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlewood Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Red Oaks Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| William Morris Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oakhurst Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr John Spencer
- Phone
- 01793729740
- Address
- Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2QS
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 140420
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.