The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Head
- Mrs Kristy Davis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmField End Infant School
Primary · 389m away
Field End Junior School
Primary · 389m away
Deanesfield Primary School
Primary · 516m away
Queensmead School
Secondary · 756m away
Roxbourne Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Ruislip High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newnham Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School take?
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is in Ruislip, HA4 9HS, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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