The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 339
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Higginbottom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queen Street, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMilton School
Special school · Very close
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 678m away
Swinton Community School
Secondary · 955m away
Swinton Academy
Secondary · 955m away
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Laurel Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swinton Queen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swinton Queen Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swinton Queen Primary School?
Swinton Queen Primary School currently has 339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swinton Queen Primary School take?
Swinton Queen Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swinton Queen Primary School?
Swinton Queen Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 8NE, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swinton Queen Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swinton Queen Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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