A good community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swarcliffe Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 106.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Welcome to Swarcliffe Primary and Nursery School. The Headteacher describes an inviting, inclusive environment where all children feel safe and keen to learn. The school aims to offer high-quality experiences across the arts, gardening, sports, music and cooking, encourages learning beyond the classroom, celebrates successes, and promotes a love of learning within a strong community.
Admissions for 2026-2027 are managed by Leeds City Council. For Reception 2026, children born 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 are eligible. Applications open 1 November 2025; national deadline 15 January 2026; deadline for changes 12 February 2026; final date for late applications 28 February 2026; national offer day 15 April 2026; waiting lists kept until the end of the school year; appeals handled by Leeds City Council; infant class size limit of 30 pupils per teacher for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2; in-year applications handled by the Governing Body.