Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Address: Colingsmead, Eldene
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN3 3TQ
Telephone Number: 01793 525908
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2000

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Pellew
Capacity: 405
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 327 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 132229
DfE Number: 866/2009
UKPRN: 10076679
UPRN: 100121345437
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon South (E14001537)
Electoral Ward: Badbury Park, Eldene & Liden (E05016280)

Easting & Northing: 418359E, 184018N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 19.4" N 1° 44' 11.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH747+5C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Michelle Gray - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
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  • Prof Deborah Sanders - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
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