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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School

Hillingdon, HA4 9HSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2142 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHunters Hill, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 9HS
HeadteacherKristy Davis
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity231 / 240 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubChessFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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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Frequently Asked Questions About St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.