Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU
Part of: HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Swindon, SN1 2LU
393 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
12.70% FSM %
217 Boys
176 Girls
About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Swindon, Swindon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 393 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Naomi Fry.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Swindon
Region South West
Administrative District Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency Swindon South
Ward Eastcott
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034256
URN 137074
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Naomi Fry Accounting Officer 01/09/2013 — N/A
Dr Phil Gilvin Chair of Trustees 17/10/2024 31/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharon Chapman Chief Financial Officer 01/02/2025 — N/A
Mrs Kelly Doyle Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 18/11/2019 — N/A
Directors The Clifton Catholic Diocesan Education Foundation Member 06/04/2016 — Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Phil Gilvin Member 17/10/2024 — Foundation/sponsor members
Revd John MacDonald Member 08/05/2024 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Elizabeth Birnie Trustee 05/01/2022 04/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Birnie Trustee 05/01/2026 04/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Natalia Conte Trustee 12/01/2026 11/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Crook Trustee 01/08/2019 29/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Geraint Day Trustee 19/01/2024 11/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Swindon, Swindon.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School has 393 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Holy Rood Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is Naomi Fry.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is at Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU, in the Swindon local authority, South West.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Naomi Fry
Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU
01793523802
www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk
Location
SN1 2LU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137074
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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