Swinton Queen Primary School

About Swinton Queen Primary School

Swinton Queen Primary School sits just above the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Rotherham average of 60%. That three-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school 39th out of 84 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the middle of the pack rather than among the top performers. The school’s national percentile ranking of 49.3 confirms it is performing almost exactly in line with the median for all state primaries. Where Swinton Queen does stand out is in its reading results: 74% of pupils met the expected standard and the average scaled score was 105, both above the national average. Maths scores are slightly lower but still solid, with an average of 103 and 67% reaching the expected level. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects is just 4%, which is low and suggests the school is stronger at securing core competence than stretching its highest attainers.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in October 2022, Swinton Queen Primary was rated Good across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a clean sweep of Good grades, with no Requires Improvement or Outstanding elements. The previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. The school has 339 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 315, and it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 reception intake there were 55 applications for 40 places, with all 40 first-preference families offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.38 is moderate, so while it is a popular choice locally, it is not among the most competitive primaries in Rotherham. Just over a quarter of pupils (26.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s inclusive intake.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, art and music studios, a library, ICT suite, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, netball, tennis and dance, and there are clubs for eco activities, drama, choir and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is also nursery provision for children from age three. Swinton Queen is a solid, well-run local primary that reliably delivers Good outcomes across the board, and it will particularly suit families who value a broad range of enrichment activities alongside a steady academic offer, rather than those seeking a high-stakes push towards the top grades.

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