--- title: "Latest News" url: "https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news" school: "Drove Primary School" --- # Latest News ![Image of The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 4 November 2026 ### [The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-11-04-the-white-horse-federation-welcomes-ten-new-swindon-schools-4) Multi-Academy Trust grows to 40 schools ![Image of SBC Admissions Arrangements 2028-2029 and relevant Area 2028-2030](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/sbc-admissions-arrangements-2028-2029-and-relevant-area-2028-2030.jpg) 13 October 2026 ### [SBC Admissions Arrangements 2028-2029 and relevant Area 2028-2030](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-10-13-sbc-admissions-arrangements-2028-2029-and-relevant-area-2028-2030) ![Image of TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_2025-26_Transition_bags.png) 27 July 2026 ### [TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-07-27-twhf-gifts-educational-book-bag-to-new-reception-pupils) Pupils and families receive fun learning resources before school starts ![Image of TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_2025-26(1).png) 16 July 2026 ### [TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-07-16-twhf-primary-sporting-excellence-2026-1) The annual showcase of Sporting Excellence 2026 Highlights is here! ![Image of A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/images/news/kitt_medical.png) 30 June 2026 ### [A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-06-30-a-proactive-approach-to-allergy-management-2) How TWHF Led the Way with Kitt Medical ![Image of Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/TWHF_FSM_IMAGE_WEB_ARTICLE.png) 12 June 2026 ### [Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-06-12-changes-to-free-school-meals-guidance-2) New guidance that will take effect from September 2026 ![Image of TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 8 May 2026 ### [TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-05-08-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-awards-at-the-oscars-of-education-2) The White Horse Federation has been recognised in two categories including Trust of the Year ![Image of Our Schools celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/AE4A2577_small.JPG) 8 May 2026 ### [Our Schools celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-05-08-our-schools-celebrate-sir-david-attenborough-s-100th-birthday) Students at White Horse Federation schools in Swindon have taken part in a series of special visits this week to mark the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. ![Image of National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/National_Primary_Offer_Day_2026.png) 16 April 2026 ### [National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-04-16-national-primary-offer-day-2026-2) Thursday 16th April 2026 is National Offer Day ![Image of TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/images_Shortlist_2026_graphics_final_MEA_PROUD_SHORTLISTED_LINKEDIN_1200X1200px.png) 6 March 2026 ### [TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-03-06-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-mat-excellence-awards-2) The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is delighted to have been shortlisted for two 2026 MAT excellence awards. ![Image of New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_ofsted.png) 10 February 2026 ### [New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-02-10-new-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades-a-guide-for-parents-4) Ofsted has improved how we report the findings of education inspections. ![Image of Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Primary_Admissions_2026_(1280_x_720_px).png) 13 January 2026 ### [ Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-01-13-primary-admissions-deadline-approaching-1) Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? ![Drove Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/images/logo/Image_copy(1).png) **Drove Primary School** Drove Rd Swindon SN1 3AH Tel: 01793 818608 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/swindon/drove) - [Arbor payments](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/for-parents/school-life/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/contact) © Copyright 2017–2026 Drove Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)