Shaw Ridge Primary School
URN: 126280 • Swindon SN5 5PU
Overview
- Name
- Shaw Ridge Primary School
- URN
- 126280
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Cowell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ridge Green, Swindon SN5 5PU
Summary
      Shaw Ridge Primary School is a community school located in West Swindon, accommodating up to 420 students across two form entries and a 24-place nursery for children aged 3 and 4. The school prides itself on providing a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage and excite pupils, fostering a love of learning. The Head Teacher, Mrs. Sally Cowell, emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and friendly environment for all students.
The school features excellent teaching facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, including dedicated outdoor areas for each class, a ‘Unity Garden’ with various ecological features, and an outdoor gym. These resources support the school's commitment to outdoor learning, enhancing the educational experience for students.
Shaw Ridge Primary School promotes core values such as independence, respect, resilience, and cooperation, encouraging students to develop essential life skills. The school community is actively involved in maintaining its facilities, with support from the ‘Friends of Shaw Ridge’ group, reinforcing the collaborative spirit within the school.
      The school features excellent teaching facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, including dedicated outdoor areas for each class, a ‘Unity Garden’ with various ecological features, and an outdoor gym. These resources support the school's commitment to outdoor learning, enhancing the educational experience for students.
Shaw Ridge Primary School promotes core values such as independence, respect, resilience, and cooperation, encouraging students to develop essential life skills. The school community is actively involved in maintaining its facilities, with support from the ‘Friends of Shaw Ridge’ group, reinforcing the collaborative spirit within the school.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 420 | 
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