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Swell Church of England Primary School

Cotswold, GL54 1LHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2017
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#6,970
of 13,686 nationally

About Swell Church of England Primary School

Swell Church of England Primary School’s key stage 2 headline measure sits slightly above the local authority average for its type, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Gloucestershire average of 59%. That four-point gap is modest but consistent across individual subjects: 88% met the expected standard in reading, 75% in writing and 63% in maths. The school’s ranking within the Cotswold district places it 18th out of 38 primary schools, putting it in the middle of the pack locally and just inside the bottom half nationally. What stands out is that no pupils reached the higher standard in reading or maths, though a quarter did so in writing. With only 36 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, this is a very small school where individual results can swing noticeably from year to year. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2017, rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, early years provision and the quality of education.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLower Swell, Cotswold, Cotswold, GL54 1LH
HeadteacherAlison Rawlings
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils36
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
School Capacity36 / 56 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaBook ClubFilm ClubChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swell Church of England Primary School

Swell Church of England 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.