East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
URN: 136068 • SWINDON SN1 7AG
Overview
- Name
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
- URN
- 136068
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Phillips (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793695134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Staldon Road, SWINDON SN1 7AG
Summary
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, located in Swindon, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 482 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its core value of love. This ethos promotes happiness among students, families, and staff, contributing to a positive school culture.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and professional development. East Wichel is dedicated to providing a nurturing educational experience, which is reflected in its outstanding status. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives, including breakfast and after-school clubs, as well as holiday programs.
East Wichel Primary School prioritises safety and accessibility, operating within a Controlled Parking Zone and implementing a School Street policy to manage traffic during peak times. The school invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its offerings, although tours for the 2025 academic year are currently fully booked. For inquiries, the school can be contacted via email or phone.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and professional development. East Wichel is dedicated to providing a nurturing educational experience, which is reflected in its outstanding status. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives, including breakfast and after-school clubs, as well as holiday programs.
East Wichel Primary School prioritises safety and accessibility, operating within a Controlled Parking Zone and implementing a School Street policy to manage traffic during peak times. The school invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its offerings, although tours for the 2025 academic year are currently fully booked. For inquiries, the school can be contacted via email or phone.
Useful links
- Term 6 Newsletter 2024-2025 (download)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Tweets by East Wichel (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
- Moredon Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 482 | 256 | 226 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 461 | 241 | 220 | 420 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 218 | 194 | 420 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 218 | 194 | 420 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 220 | 194 | 420 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 411 | 214 | 197 | 420 | 16.30 |
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