Swannington Church of England Primary School
64%
Capacity
67
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Swannington Church of England Primary School
Swannington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 67 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Swannington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex McLugash, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7986th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
Swannington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 13 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Swannington Church of England Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, Swannington Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
| Headteacher | Alex McLugash |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 67 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 67 / 105 (64% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7986th of 13,686
Nationally
734th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
60%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
41
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Swannington Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Main Street, Coalville
North West Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ
Journey to School
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