Swaythling Primary School

About Swaythling Primary School

Swaythling Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Swaythling Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Draper, it falls under Southampton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5206th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 42 in Southampton.

Swaythling Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 28 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

Swaythling Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 86% recommending the school (59 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Swaythling Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Swaythling Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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