The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Ogilvie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Watch, Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Swavesey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swavesey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swavesey Primary School?
Swavesey Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swavesey Primary School take?
Swavesey Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swavesey Primary School?
Swavesey Primary School is in Cambridge, CB24 4RN, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swavesey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swavesey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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