St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
About St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a clear academic standout in Hillingdon. Its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 64% for primary schools. That 13-point gap is significant and places the school 11th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top quarter. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 17% of pupils achieving that level across all three subjects. In maths specifically, the average scaled score of 106 and an 87% expected standard rate reinforce the picture of solid, consistent teaching. Reading and writing also hold up well, with 80% and 90% of pupils respectively meeting expectations. For parents comparing options, these numbers put St Swithun Wells ahead of the typical Hillingdon primary, though it sits just behind the very top performers like Deanesfield Primary School, which is half a kilometre away and rated Outstanding.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: st-swithunwells.hillingdon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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