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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is managed by Wiltshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy — School Information

Full address
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4GT
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.5% of pupils
DfE URN
142321

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If Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy cover?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is a primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.