The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Cotton (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwinton Community School
Secondary · 458m away
Swinton Academy
Secondary · 458m away
Milton School
Special school · 941m away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 1.0km away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Wath Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School?
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School take?
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School?
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 8HF, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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