St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kristy Davis, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2142nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 55 in Hillingdon.
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 28 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hunters Hill, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 9HS |
| Headteacher | Kristy Davis |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.1% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 240 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2142nd of 13,686
Nationally
470th of 1,592
In London
11th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hunters Hill, Ruislip
Hillingdon, HA4 9HS
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