The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, SN3 1RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Croft Primary School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 1st of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 20 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils thrive at The Croft Primary School. They talk proudly to visitors about their learning and recommend the school wholeheartedly. The 'Croftie' values lie at the heart of the school. Pupils strive every day to embody these and 'be a Croftie'. They feel safe because of the excellent relationships they build with their peers and the adults in school. Staff care deeply for all pupils. Staff give pupils every chance to succeed and to shine. The school has extremely high expectations of pupils. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. As a result, they are exceedingly well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Pupils' conduct and behaviour for learning are exemplary. From the early years, they grow into highly motivated, confident and independent learners. Across the school, pupils speak about the importance of showing support and encouragement to each other. Pupils delight in the many clubs and trips the school offers that develop their talents and interests. They relish the wide range of opportunities to assume leadership responsibility. For example, pupils can be house captains, sports captains, head pupils and part of the 'Croftie Crew'. There is an active pupil parliament. Its members enact change within the school in response to feedback from their peers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Croft Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Lift East Wichel | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elaine Murphy
- Phone
- 01793430084
- Address
- Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, SN3 1RA
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 138424
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.