The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 1.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Louise Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leamington Lane, Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9JP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Swarland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swarland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swarland Primary School?
Swarland Primary School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swarland Primary School take?
Swarland Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swarland Primary School?
Swarland Primary School is in Morpeth, NE65 9JP, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swarland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swarland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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