Shaw Ridge Primary School
URN: 140291 • Swindon SN5 5PU
Overview
- Name
- Shaw Ridge Primary School
- URN
- 140291
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Cowell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793871601
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ridge Green, Swindon SN5 5PU
Summary
Shaw Ridge Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in West Swindon, serving 424 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school offers a two-form entry primary education along with a 24-place nursery for children aged 3 and 4. The Head Teacher, Mrs. Sally Cowell, emphasizes the importance of an inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to foster a love of learning among students.
The school prides itself on its broad and balanced curriculum, designed to engage and excite pupils. It features excellent teaching facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, including individual outdoor areas for each class, a ‘Unity Garden’ with various ecological features, and an outdoor gym. These resources support the school's commitment to outdoor learning, enhancing the educational experience.
Shaw Ridge Primary School promotes core values such as independence, respect, and resilience, encouraging students to develop essential life skills. The school community is actively involved in maintaining its facilities, with support from the ‘Friends of Shaw Ridge’. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging and pride among students and families alike.
The school prides itself on its broad and balanced curriculum, designed to engage and excite pupils. It features excellent teaching facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, including individual outdoor areas for each class, a ‘Unity Garden’ with various ecological features, and an outdoor gym. These resources support the school's commitment to outdoor learning, enhancing the educational experience.
Shaw Ridge Primary School promotes core values such as independence, respect, and resilience, encouraging students to develop essential life skills. The school community is actively involved in maintaining its facilities, with support from the ‘Friends of Shaw Ridge’. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging and pride among students and families alike.
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- Diary (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (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
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 424
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 424 | 201 | 223 | 420 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 430 | 206 | 224 | 420 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 436 | 214 | 222 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 436 | 214 | 222 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 444 | 218 | 226 | 420 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 419 | 210 | 209 | 420 | 10.50 |
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