The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 50.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Headteacher Russell Warren (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFront Street Community Primary School
Primary · 503m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 823m away
Whickham School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Fellside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swalwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swalwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swalwell Primary School?
Swalwell Primary School currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swalwell Primary School take?
Swalwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swalwell Primary School?
Swalwell Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 3HZ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swalwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swalwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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