Even Swindon 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
Welcome to Even Swindon Primary School, a place where we Believe in ourselves and others, strive to Achieve our full potential and Inspire others within our community and beyond. I am delighted to be the Headteacher of this nurturing, ambitious large Swindon school.
It is a privilege to see our children grow and succeed to the full potential, with both the challenge and support they need. I have a passion for creating a supportive school environment where children feel happy, safe and supported to fulfil their journey to success; achieving their hopes and dreams.
Each child is encouraged to enjoy learning and develop a curious and enquiring mind. At Even Swindon, we take pride in the fact that we have a happy and inclusive school, in which the children's voice is clearly heard, in an atmosphere that encourages respect for all and respect for the environment.
We recognise that each child is an individual and celebrate all that our pupils achieve.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Pottery
- Forest School
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
- 151248
- 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
- 2024
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nigel Needs | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Naomi Sly | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rachel Bathe | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mr Paul Smyth | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Francis | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Matthew Lodge | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachael Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Parkman | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Pearce | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caroline Roberts | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Hood Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jo Triggs Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · term ended 2026 | |
| Mrs Helen Lawrence Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · 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