The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- J Hamilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St Ann's Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeatrix Potter Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Southfields Community College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Southfields Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Earlsfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chelsea Hall School
Independent · 1.2km away
Nightingale Community Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Burntwood School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Garratt Park School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swaffield School's Ofsted rating?
Swaffield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swaffield School?
Swaffield School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swaffield School take?
Swaffield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swaffield School?
Swaffield School is in London, SW18 2SA, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swaffield School have a sixth form?
No, Swaffield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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