The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 511
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Clare Pugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radcliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLister Lane School
Special school · 968m away
Wellington Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Challenge College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Fagley Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Midland Road Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swain House Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swain House Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swain House Primary School?
Swain House Primary School currently has 511 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swain House Primary School take?
Swain House Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swain House Primary School?
Swain House Primary School is in Bradford, BD2 1JL, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swain House Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swain House Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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