The Chalet School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Swindon
The Chalet School is a special school in Swindon for ages 3–11 (academy special sponsor led).
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Key facts
- Address
- Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 3–11
- Council
- Swindon
- Pupils on roll
- 87 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 29.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 13 January 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils at The Chalet School experience a nurturing and inclusive environment where they feel safe, valued and able to learn.”
- “From the moment they arrive, calm routines and positive relationships with staff help pupils to regulate and prepare for the day.”
- “They settle quickly and engage confidently in their learning.”
To improve
- “While the curriculum is typically well delivered, there are some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching.”
- “However, some variability in the implementation of this means that some pupils do not benefit as frequently as intended.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Swindon.
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