Swillington Primary School

A good academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swillington Primary School.

Leeds, LS268DX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 November 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Swillington
Leeds, LS268DX
Phone
1132863220
Website
swillingtonprimary.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143239
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DX
Website
www.swillingtonprimary.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
196
Free School Meals
31.0% (61 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
196 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success and Respect for All."

Stay Safe Follow school rules Wash our hands regularly Helping others in need Crossing roads carefully Reporting things online we do not like Don't talk to strangers Respect our environment Keeping our classrooms/ work spaces tidy Using the correct bins for recycling Looking after our school chickens Imagine the possibilities Ask questions Think about what job/career I want when I am older Take part in a range of school clubs If we work hard... anything is possible Taking part in visits Tolerance Be kind to others Positive language Equality for all Understand change may happen Welcome new friends to our school Positive mindset Being kind to our siblings at home

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes visitors and describes Swillington Primary School’s ethos of finding talent in everyone, a cradle-to-career education, and a focus on Success and Respect for All. The leader emphasises collaboration with families, high expectations, and a culture of leadership and continuous improvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Childcare Exploring Culture British Sign Language First Aid Sporting skills Clay modelling Painting Performing arts Music Habitat building Sewing Cooking Art Enrichment Club British Sign Language Enrichment Class

Sports

Sporting skills

Curriculum Highlights

PSHE & RSE Computing Music Religious Education Modern Foreign Languages Physical Education History Geography Design and Technology Art Science Maths English

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7.30am – 8.40am; After-school Childcare 3.15pm – 5.30pm; Enrichment Afternoon 1.30-3.00pm with a range of activities; £3 per child for Breakfast Club; After-school charged at £3.50 per hour or £7.00 for 3.15-5.30pm; funded spaces may be available; enrichment activities may be offered after school; contact office to join

Admissions Criteria

Swillington Primary School is part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP) and the admission authority is the Brigshaw Learning Partnership. The school caters for pupils aged 3–11. There is an annual Open Day for prospective families. Policies and admission data are published; information is provided about reception places (e.g., for September 2026) and the Leeds City Council in-year application process. Waiting lists and appeals procedures are described. Infant class size limits (30 pupils per teacher) are noted. Applications for places are handled through the local authority with additional online guidance available.

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