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Wroughton Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · Swindon, SN4 9DL

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,275 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Wroughton Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2019

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils304
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Tim Robins
TrustGROVE LEARNING TRUST
Local authoritySwindon
Opened01 Feb 2022
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 148885.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSwindonEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%, similar to England, better than Swindon60%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.6%, similar to England, similar to Swindon8%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Swindon105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Swindon104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Swindon105105
Expected standard in reading80%, better than England, better than Swindon73%76%
Expected standard in writing76%, similar to England, similar to Swindon73%73%
Expected standard in maths79%, better than England, better than Swindon72%75%
Pupils taking tests89--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils304
Girls145
Boys159
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.27.3%
First language not English6.9%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.371
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.18.1%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.57
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3
Average class size27.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
78.9%
Gypsy/Roma
3%
Other White
2.6%
Other mixed
2.3%
White and Asian
2%
White and Black Caribbean
1.6%
Indian
1.6%
Other Asian
1.3%
African
1.3%
Other Black
1.3%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher22.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.9
Teachers (FTE)13.59
Teaching assistants (FTE)8.24
Support staff (FTE)17.25
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2515
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2513.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSwindonEngland
Overall absence4.2%, better than England, similar to Swindon4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.11%, better than England, similar to Swindon11.2%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1%, similar to England, similar to Swindon0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0.9%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.6%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about Wroughton Junior School

What is Wroughton Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Wroughton Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 14 May 2019.

How does Wroughton Junior School rank in England?

Wroughton Junior School ranks 7,275 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Wroughton Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 65% of pupils at Wroughton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Wroughton Junior School?

Wroughton Junior School has 304 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Wroughton Junior School?

Wroughton Junior School had 371 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Wroughton Junior School?

At Wroughton Junior School, the average class had 27.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Wroughton Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Wroughton Junior School missed 4.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 11% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.