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Swinnow Primary School

Leeds, LS13 4PGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#12,316
of 13,686 nationally

About Swinnow Primary School

Swinnow Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 27 first-preference applications for its 28 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The school received a total of 87 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.11, meaning more than three families applied for every available place. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2019. The inspection found behaviour and attitudes to be Good, and early years provision also remains Good, but leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development were all judged to require improvement. With 36% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, which may be a factor in its current rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwinnow Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS13 4PG
HeadteacherBecky Naylor
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils242
Free School Meals (FSM)36.0%
School Capacity242 / 210 (115% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsCricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessDramaFilm ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental 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

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

Source: swinnowprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swinnow Primary School

Swinnow Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.