Abbey Meads Community Primary School
URN: 146073 • Swindon SN25 4GY
Overview
- Name
- Abbey Meads Community Primary School
- URN
- 146073
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bob BUCKLEY (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793723239
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hugo Drive, Swindon SN25 4GY
Summary
Abbey Meads Community Primary School, located in Swindon, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 444 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 436. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos revolves around developing conscientious, free-thinking individuals who possess a love for learning and resilience in the face of change.
The curriculum at Abbey Meads is designed to be engaging and diverse, encouraging children to develop literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The school emphasizes the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and learning from mistakes, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. Additionally, the school provides various support systems, including a nurturing atmosphere tailored to meet individual needs.
As part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, Abbey Meads Community Primary School prioritizes the welfare and safeguarding of its students. The school actively engages with the community and offers various programs, including after-school clubs and opportunities for parental involvement, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
The curriculum at Abbey Meads is designed to be engaging and diverse, encouraging children to develop literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The school emphasizes the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and learning from mistakes, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. Additionally, the school provides various support systems, including a nurturing atmosphere tailored to meet individual needs.
As part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, Abbey Meads Community Primary School prioritizes the welfare and safeguarding of its students. The school actively engages with the community and offers various programs, including after-school clubs and opportunities for parental involvement, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Tours (download)
- here (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
- here (download)
- Lighthouse Newsletter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Community Bookings (other)
- Policies (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
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 436
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 219 | 225 | 436 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 458 | 236 | 222 | 436 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 507 | 265 | 242 | 468 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 507 | 265 | 242 | 468 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 503 | 261 | 242 | 468 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 524 | 267 | 257 | 450 | 17.50 |
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