Swindon has 313 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 94% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
98% good or better · England 94%
91% good or better · England 89%
92% good or better · England 81%
89% good or better · England 90%
- Independent schools1
0% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
0% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
67% good or better · England 82%
Latest inspections in Swindon
All latest reports- The Dorcan Academy22 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Swindon· positive tone· Sara Berry, Aimee Mitchell-White, Alun Williams +2lowestNeeds attention
- KeyTime After School Holiday Care and Breakfast Care18 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Swindon· very positive tone· Arianna SaccentelowestExpected
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- Goddard Park Community Primary School15 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Swindon· very positive tone· Marie Thomas, Kerrise James, Sarah Steer +1lowestExpected
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery9 Sept 2026 ·Community school· Swindon· positive tone· Sarah Favager-Dalton, Lizzy Meadows, Sophie LainglowestNeeds attention
- Good
- Dream Wild Holiday Club20 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Swindon· very positive tone· Megan HooperlowestStrong
- RI to be good
313 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.