The Croft Primary School
URN: 138424 • Swindon SN3 1RA
Overview
- Name
- The Croft Primary School
- URN
- 138424
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Murphy (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01793430084
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlborough Lane, Swindon SN3 1RA
Summary
The Croft Primary School, located in Swindon, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 418 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares children for their future, focusing on the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development. The curriculum is designed to foster a love for reading, writing, and mathematics, complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and residential trips.
The school actively encourages parental involvement through workshops, parents’ evenings, and various community events, aiming to extend learning beyond the classroom. Additionally, The Croft promotes online safety and well-being, providing resources and guidance for families to navigate the digital world securely.
With a commitment to building strong values and skills in its students, The Croft Primary School fosters a sense of community and encourages children to engage with the wider society, forming positive connections with local artists and businesses.
The school actively encourages parental involvement through workshops, parents’ evenings, and various community events, aiming to extend learning beyond the classroom. Additionally, The Croft promotes online safety and well-being, providing resources and guidance for families to navigate the digital world securely.
With a commitment to building strong values and skills in its students, The Croft Primary School fosters a sense of community and encourages children to engage with the wider society, forming positive connections with local artists and businesses.
Useful links
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Facilities for Hire (other)
- School Closures (other)
- The White Horse Federation (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Cookies (other)
- Modern Slavery Statement (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
- Moredon Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 418
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 210 | 208 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 421 | 215 | 206 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 219 | 200 | 420 | 6.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 219 | 200 | 420 | 6.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 416 | 213 | 203 | 420 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 219 | 195 | 420 | 4.80 |
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