- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
93 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in SN3
A postcode district in Swindon
- Postcode district
- 38 schools and nurseries
In short: SN3 is a postcode district in Swindon with 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3820 primary · 3 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All SN3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SN3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SN3
20 in SN3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 291
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Top Secondary Schools in SN3
3 in SN3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
237 first choices, 256 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,425
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
187 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 881
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
199 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 969
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in SN3
15 in SN3, highest Ofsted grade first
Coleview Pre-school
Swindon, SN3 4AS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Goddard Park Day Care Centre
Swindon, SN3 2QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School
Covingham, SN3 5BT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SN3
2 in SN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Nyland School
Swindon, SN3 3RD · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.8
The Chalet School
Swindon, SN3 6EX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 87
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SN3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good26
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SN3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SN3 has 38 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SN3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SN3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SN3?
SN3 has 38 schools, including 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SN3?
The highest-ranked schools in SN3 on Eduscope are The Croft Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SN3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 38 schools in SN3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.