The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 952
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kay Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7WP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadowbrook College
Academy · Very close
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
New Marston Primary School
Primary · 934m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Primary · 1.2km away
Dragon School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Cherwell School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Oxford High School GDST
Independent · 1.3km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Swan School a selective school?
No. The Swan School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Swan School's Ofsted rating?
The Swan School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Swan School?
The Swan School currently has 952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Swan School take?
The Swan School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Swan School?
The Swan School is in Oxford, OX2 7WP, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Swan School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Swan School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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