The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Naomi Boyce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Innox Lane, Upper Swainswick, Bath, Somerset, BA1 8DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.7km away
Royal High School GDST
Independent · 2.1km away
Kingswood School
Independent · 2.1km away
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 2.2km away
Kingswood Preparatory School
Independent · 2.6km away
Bathampton Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swainswick Church School's Ofsted rating?
Swainswick Church School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swainswick Church School?
Swainswick Church School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swainswick Church School take?
Swainswick Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swainswick Church School?
Swainswick Church School is in Bath, BA1 8DB, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swainswick Church School have a sixth form?
No, Swainswick Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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