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
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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.

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
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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