St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
URN: 126350 • Swindon SN5 4AR
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
- URN
- 126350
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Naomi Clarke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793770239
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- College Road, Swindon SN5 4AR
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, located in Purton, Wiltshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 343 pupils. With a capacity of 420, the school aims to foster an inclusive environment where every child can thrive, guided by its ethos of "Faith in Everyone to Shine Brightly." The school emphasizes collective worship and values, promoting a safe and respectful atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Religious Education, alongside creative disciplines like Art and Music. The school also prioritizes personal, social, and health education, ensuring that students develop holistically. Support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged learners is a key focus, with dedicated resources available to enhance their learning experiences.
St Mary's actively engages with the community, offering various clubs and extracurricular activities to enrich student life. The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection, ensuring a safe environment for all children. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Religious Education, alongside creative disciplines like Art and Music. The school also prioritizes personal, social, and health education, ensuring that students develop holistically. Support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged learners is a key focus, with dedicated resources available to enhance their learning experiences.
St Mary's actively engages with the community, offering various clubs and extracurricular activities to enrich student life. The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection, ensuring a safe environment for all children. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a strong partnership between home and 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 | 343 | 182 | 161 | 420 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 362 | 197 | 165 | 420 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 348 | 190 | 158 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 348 | 190 | 158 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 367 | 201 | 166 | 420 | 14.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 201 | 162 | 420 | 11.00 |
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