Swallownest Primary School

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

Sheffield, S264UR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
22 March 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Rotherham Road
Swallownest
Sheffield, S264UR
Phone
1142872484
Website
swallownestprimary.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149610
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4UR
Website
www.swallownestprimary.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
228
Free School Meals
25.0% (57 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
228 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"At Swallownest Primary School, we want the best for and the best from everyone in our learning community."

We will provide a safe and secure environment with children at the heart of everything we do. We will provide the best education for our children – in return we expect them to work hard and behave well. We will provide the best support for adults in their careers – in return we expect adults to work very hard for the children in their care and for themselves, ensuring professional behaviour helps the school to build a GOLD standard. We will provide the best support for parents and carers to ensure they are able to provide safe and happy home environments for their children – in return we expect them to support their children and support the school to provide a ‘team’ approach to ensuring outcomes for our children. GOLD standard GOLDEN RULES: We make our problems smaller so that we can sort them out quickly and feel happy again; We keep safe hands and feet so that we don’t hurt ourselves or other people; We choose our words carefully to show respect for each other; We focus not fuss so that we own our own behaviour; We listen to each other so that we get things right; We are in the right place at the right time so that we are safe and secure; We work hard and achieve GOLD standard so that we can be proud of ourselves and our work; We look after our school so that we have a GOLD standard place to work.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher welcomes with a warm tone and sets out a vision to raise standards and outcomes, emphasising partnership with the learning community. The motto is highlighted: “At Swallownest Primary School, we want the best for and the best from everyone in our learning community.”

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Clubs (wraparound care) are available.

SEND Provision

Swallownest Primary School provides inclusive SEND provision with a clear emphasis on an inclusive ethos. The school describes a Universal Offer including differentiating the curriculum, providing movement breaks and sensory spaces, and making adaptations such as smaller groups, 1:1 or targeted interventions. SEND identification involves regular communication with parents/carers and staff, transition meetings with feeder and secondary provision, termly pupil progress meetings, and ongoing monitoring (data analysis, learning walks, work scrutiny). The school explains EHCP guidance and local authority support pathways and provides access to SEND newsletters and local authority resources (SENDIASS, Local Offer).

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