Shaw Ridge Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Swindon (Swindon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a 2 form entry primary school with a 24 place nursery catering for 3 & 4 year olds situated in the heart of West Swindon. We benefit from superb teaching facilities and extensive outdoor spaces which enhance the learning we offer. We strive to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which excites and engages our pupils.
I feel it is a privilege to be Head Teacher of this friendly inclusive school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 140291
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Constituency
- Swindon South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Harland | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Hinns | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alhagie Sanneh | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Carol Talbot | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Neil Linsell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ashish Channawar | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Louise Walley | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jill Bourne | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sally Cowell | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2001 |
| Mrs Zoe McCormick Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record