Schools in Swindon
Moving to Swindon? These are the schools closest to the centre of Swindon, Wiltshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Swindon Borough Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Old Town, Wroughton and Coate Water.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Swindon centre
- 0.2 mi
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Primary · SN1 3LB
- 0.3 mi
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · SN1 2LU
- 0.4 mi
Lethbridge Primary School
Primary · SN1 4BY
- 0.5 mi
The Commonweal School
Secondary · SN1 4JE
- 0.6 mi
Drove Primary School
Primary · SN1 3AH
- 0.6 mi
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Primary · SN1 5HS
- 0.7 mi
UTC Swindon
Secondary · SN1 5ET
- 0.7 mi
The Croft Primary School
Primary · SN3 1RA
- 0.7 mi
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · SN3 1EA
- 0.8 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · SN3 1AR
- 0.8 mi
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · SN3 1ER
- 1.0 mi
Lift East Wichel
Primary · SN1 7AG
These are the schools nearest the centre of Swindon. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Swindon postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Swindon. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Swindon?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Swindon?
- You apply through Swindon Borough Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.