The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Head
- Mr John Draper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mayfield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBassett Green Primary School
Primary · 315m away
Portswood Primary School
Primary · 611m away
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 827m away
The Bridge
Independent · 1.2km away
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.2km away
St Denys Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Mansbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swaythling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swaythling Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swaythling Primary School?
Swaythling Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swaythling Primary School take?
Swaythling Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swaythling Primary School?
Swaythling Primary School is in Southampton, SO17 3SZ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swaythling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swaythling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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