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Swarcliffe Primary School

Leeds, LS14 5JWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#9,930
of 13,686 nationally

About Swarcliffe Primary School

Swarcliffe Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 68 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. Of those, 28 first-preference families were offered a spot, so getting in is competitive. Parent satisfaction is high too: 76% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey said they would recommend the school. The feedback is particularly strong on happiness and safety, with 94% of parents either agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy, and the same proportion feeling their child is safe. Parents also feel well-informed, with 88% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 88% saying the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. Concerns are handled well according to 76% of respondents, and 88% believe their child does well at the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwarcliffe Drive, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 5JW
HeadteacherDebra Hill
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)41.0%
School Capacity308 / 315 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersGymnasticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: swarcliffeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swarcliffe Primary School

Swarcliffe 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.