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Wroughton Infant School

Academy converter · Swindon · SN4 9LE

Ages 4–7 · 191 pupils · Swindon

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

1.10 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-10-02

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.0%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
144

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.10 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

66

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

59

Total preferences (any rank)
83
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill71%

191 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
191
Boys / girls
97 / 94
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
191 / 270 (71%)
Free school meals
10.5%
FSM pupils
20
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GROVE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
GROVE LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Miss Melanie James

Location

Address
Wharf Road, Wroughton
Postcode
SN4 9LE
Town
Swindon
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Swindon
District
Swindon
Constituency
East Wiltshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Swindon, Swindon, 191 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 10.5%.

Open schools in Swindon
107
Primary schools in Swindon
77
Academies among open schools in Swindon
68% (73)
Open schools in SN4
13
Primary in SN4
10
Open schools in Swindon LA
92
Primary in Swindon LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SwindonNear SN4

  • Wroughton Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM27.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Lift East Wichel

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    SWINDON · SN1 7AG · Swindon

    Ages 2–11

    1.4 miles away

  • Kingfisher CE Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Swindon · SN1 7DA · Swindon

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM18.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • The Croft Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Swindon · SN3 1RA · Swindon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM5.0%
    • Demand1.08

    1.8 miles away

  • Lethbridge Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Swindon · SN1 4BY · Swindon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand0.98

    2.0 miles away

  • Lawn Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Swindon · SN3 1LE · Swindon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM15.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • Lift Hazelwood

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Swindon · SN5 8DR · Swindon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM31.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Melanie James
Telephone
01793812340
Website
www.wroughton-infants.co.uk

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