The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Harries (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Craven Lodge School
Special school · 878m away
The Mount School
Special school · 1.1km away
Long Field Spencer Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Sherard Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Sherard Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre's Ofsted rating?
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre take?
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is in Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre have a sixth form?
No, Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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