EOTAS Swindon
URN: 126171 • Swindon SN2 1HL
Overview
- Name
- EOTAS Swindon
- URN
- 126171
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Juliette Baldwin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793828941
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ferndale Road, Swindon SN2 1HL
Summary
EOTAS Swindon is a pupil referral unit located in Swindon, catering to children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to various unmet needs or complex social circumstances. The unit comprises three colleges—Fernbrook College, Oakfield College, and Riverside College—along with a Medical and Adolescent Unit, Marlborough House. The focus is on providing tailored educational support to help students overcome barriers to learning and reintegrate into mainstream or specialist provisions.
The curriculum at EOTAS is designed to empower pupils by developing their skills, knowledge, and understanding. Assessments are conducted to identify individual educational needs, and the teaching approach is personalised to ensure that each student can progress academically and socially. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its pupils, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes self-confidence and resilience.
Admissions to EOTAS are managed through an admissions panel, ensuring that each child's unique circumstances are considered. The unit works collaboratively with various professionals and agencies to support the educational journey of its pupils, ultimately aiming to facilitate successful transitions back to their home schools or onto the next phase of their education.
The curriculum at EOTAS is designed to empower pupils by developing their skills, knowledge, and understanding. Assessments are conducted to identify individual educational needs, and the teaching approach is personalised to ensure that each student can progress academically and socially. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its pupils, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes self-confidence and resilience.
Admissions to EOTAS are managed through an admissions panel, ensuring that each child's unique circumstances are considered. The unit works collaboratively with various professionals and agencies to support the educational journey of its pupils, ultimately aiming to facilitate successful transitions back to their home schools or onto the next phase of their education.
Useful links
- Educational Psychologist Support (sen)
- FAQs about SEND (sen)
- Secondary Schools and SEND (sen)
- Services for children and young people (sen)
- OakfieldWe provide individualised packages of full time learning comprised of a range of onsite and offsite provision for KS4 students whose needs require a more bespoke form of education.Learn More (other)
- https://t.co/dXGvWo5Mm8 (other)
- https://t.co/pie0MUQhQo (other)
- @SwindonEOTAS (other)
- @mynewterm (other)
- FernbrookFernbrook College is committed to empowering young people. We work hard to enable our students to make better choices to support their education and life chances. We provide the opportunity to reset, rebuild and restart a young person’s journey (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Uplands School (73.4)
- Uplands School (68.2)
- Churchward School (60.3)
- Crowdys Hill School (59.4)
- Brimble Hill Special School (58.9)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 58
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 65.50
- Open date
- 1999-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | 43 | 15 | 65.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 38 | 24 | 65.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 57 | 37 | 20 | 56.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 57 | 37 | 20 | 56.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 54.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 60 | 28 | 47.10 |
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