Swain House Primary School
122%
Capacity
511
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Swain House Primary School
Swain House Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 511 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (122% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Swain House Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Pugh, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5730th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 153 in Bradford.
Swain House Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 58 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Swain House Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Swain House Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Radcliffe Avenue, Bradford, Bradford, BD2 1JL |
| Headteacher | Clare Pugh |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 511 / 420 (122% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5730th of 13,686
Nationally
591st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
52nd of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Radcliffe Avenue, Bradford
Bradford, BD2 1JL
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