Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
URN: 137074 • Swindon SN1 2LU
Overview
- Name
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 137074
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Naomi Fry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793523802
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Groundwell Road, Swindon SN1 2LU
Summary
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Swindon, serving 393 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by its vision of "Belong, Learn, Achieve." This ethos emphasizes the importance of community, respect, and individual achievement, with Christ at the centre of its values.
The curriculum at Holy Rood is designed to support the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The school promotes good behaviour and kindness, creating a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and celebrated as individuals.
In addition to academic pursuits, Holy Rood places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personal growth, instilling values such as compassion, fairness, and resilience. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits are welcomed to experience the supportive environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk.
The curriculum at Holy Rood is designed to support the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The school promotes good behaviour and kindness, creating a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and celebrated as individuals.
In addition to academic pursuits, Holy Rood places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personal growth, instilling values such as compassion, fairness, and resilience. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits are welcomed to experience the supportive environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk.
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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)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 393
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 12.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 393 | 217 | 176 | 420 | 12.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 389 | 192 | 197 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 398 | 188 | 210 | 420 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 398 | 188 | 210 | 420 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 411 | 193 | 218 | 452 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 419 | 188 | 231 | 452 | 7.40 |
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