Wanborough 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
Wanborough Primary School is a vibrant and successful school situated in the lovely village of Wanborough, near Swindon, Wiltshire. We currently have 202 children taught in 7 classes from Reception through to Year 6, with all children in each class in the same age group.
Our delightful children are highly motivated to learn and are keen to make a positive contribution in all areas of the curriculum and within the local community. The modern learning environment, combined with attractive school grounds allows the children to thrive in a safe and caring establishment.
Academic standards are regularly well above national averages and we are working hard to maximise the exciting potential we have within our school. We have a creative curriculum which puts enjoyment at the centre of learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Fencing
- Football
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151109
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Bennett | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sara Stafford Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cher Dowling | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Oliver | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Andrew Drury | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amanda Klapish | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sara Stafford | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Tracy Taylor - Brant | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Drury | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Francesca Kociuba | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Richard Bennett Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · 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