Gardners Lane Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11278 pupils

Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, GL51 9JWWebsite01242515761

Good278 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils278

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Pupils278

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

278 / 420 (66%)

Avg Class Size

~40*

Head Teacher

Mr Oliver Tuck

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 77%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.8%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate9.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support20.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty18 pupils (27%)

Speech, Language & Communication16 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (16%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (10%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (9%)

Other3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)16

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils278

Free school meals38.5%

English as additional language34.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British47.1%

White Other12.2%

Asian Other11.9%

Black African9.4%

Indian5.0%

Bangladeshi4.0%

Other3.2%

Mixed Other2.9%

Black Other1.8%

Pakistani1.1%

Chinese0.7%

Unclassified0.4%

Mixed White & Asian0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,403

total expenditure per pupil

£-997 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,781

Support staff£975

Premises£500

Energy£215

Learning resources£245

Income per pupil£6,290

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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