Drove Primary School
URN: 138309 • Swindon SN1 3AH
Overview
- Name
- Drove Primary School
- URN
- 138309
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bryony Bardwell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01793818608
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drove Road, Swindon SN1 3AH
Summary
Drove Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in the heart of Swindon, accommodating approximately 731 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where students from various backgrounds come together to enrich their educational experience. The ethos of the school emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at Drove Primary is designed to nurture essential skills and knowledge, allowing children to embark on a journey of discovery. The school also offers a nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years, further supporting early childhood education within the community. As part of The White Horse Federation, Drove Primary benefits from collaborative teaching practices and professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring high educational standards.
Drove Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the contributions of families in the educational process. The school aims to provide every child with the "Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly," fostering a supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
The curriculum at Drove Primary is designed to nurture essential skills and knowledge, allowing children to embark on a journey of discovery. The school also offers a nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years, further supporting early childhood education within the community. As part of The White Horse Federation, Drove Primary benefits from collaborative teaching practices and professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring high educational standards.
Drove Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the contributions of families in the educational process. The school aims to provide every child with the "Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly," fostering a supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- School Hours & Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 731
- Boys
- 366
- Girls
- 365
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 731 | 366 | 365 | 630 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 732 | 364 | 368 | 630 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 729 | 343 | 386 | 630 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 729 | 343 | 386 | 630 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 718 | 359 | 359 | 630 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 743 | 372 | 371 | 630 | 5.80 |
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