Swarcliffe Primary School
98%
Capacity
308
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
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.
Academically, Swarcliffe is a solid performer within the Leeds local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 53% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Leeds average of 61% but places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally. However, the school’s strengths are clearer when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 78% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average score was 103. Reading also averaged 103, with 62% reaching the expected level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013. Leadership and management were judged Outstanding, and early years provision was rated Good. The ungraded inspection confirmed that standards are being maintained.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, a sports hall, and a Forest School, which will appeal to families who value outdoor learning. Sports provision includes athletics, netball, football, gymnastics and rounders, and there are clubs for drama, choir, gardening and book club. Swarcliffe has a nursery provision for children from age three, and its SEND support covers a broad spectrum including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. It is a non-religious, mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, and given its oversubscription, families should definitely list it as a first preference to maximise their chances.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Swarcliffe Drive, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 5JW |
| Headteacher | Debra Hill |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 308 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 308 / 315 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9930th of 13,686
Nationally
1059th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
139th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British70.1%
- Mixed4.8%
- Asian4.7%
- White (other)4.2%
- Black3.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Swarcliffe Drive, Leeds
Leeds, LS14 5JW
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