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12, WELCOMBE AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, SN3 2QP

SN3 2QP · Swindon · South West · England

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11 nearby

Funded by the state and free to attend. Places are decided by the admission authority, not by distance alone.

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269 m0.2 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good

Goddard Park Community Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains GoodUngraded inspection 19 July 2023 · published 25 September 2023. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
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278 m0.2 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT

Phase
Primary
Ages
2–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Roman Catholic
Ofsted evidenceView details
Graded inspection · overall effectiveness not judgedInspected 1 July 2025. Ofsted stopped issuing a single overall grade in September 2024.Ungraded inspection 2 December 2021: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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614 m0.4 mi straight-line

Nythe Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR

Phase
Primary
Ages
2–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Graded inspection · overall effectiveness not judgedInspected 18 March 2025. Ofsted stopped issuing a single overall grade in September 2024.
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863 m0.5 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Mountford Manor Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 13 June 2023 · published 20 July 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
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895 m0.6 mi straight-line

New College Swindon

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH

Phase
16 plus
Ages
16–99
Type
Further education
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.
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969 m0.6 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 29 March 2022 · published 25 May 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
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994 m0.6 mi straight-line

Oaktree Nursery and Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA

Phase
Primary
Ages
2–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.
09
999 m0.6 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good

Covingham Park Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD

Phase
Primary
Ages
5–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains GoodUngraded inspection 4 March 2020 · published 13 May 2020. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
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1,094 m0.7 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

The Dorcan Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
None
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 12 July 2022 · published 8 September 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
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1,133 m0.7 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good

Colebrook Infant Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS

Phase
Primary
Ages
5–7
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains GoodUngraded inspection 30 November 2023 · published 25 January 2024. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
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1,133 m0.7 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Colebrook Junior School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS

Phase
Primary
Ages
7–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 21 May 2025: Standards maintained

Special and alternative provision

1 nearby

Provision for particular needs. A place is arranged through the local authority, not by application from the doorstep.

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578 m0.4 mi straight-lineReport card3 February 2026

Nyland School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy special converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
Special / alternative
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 3 February 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: MetBefore September 2024 this school was graded Good overall.

Distance boundary Straight-line from the postcode point, not a walking or driving route.

Admissions boundary Nearby does not mean in-catchment, eligible, available or preferred.

Inspection boundary Ofsted records are dated publications, not a current quality guarantee. Previous-framework overall grades remain labelled separately.

Source date GIAS 6 September 2026 · Ofsted 31 July 2026.

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