The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,422
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Edwards (Acting) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlebe Primary School
Primary · 359m away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 407m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Omnia Foundation
Independent · 872m away
Edward Francis Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The FitzWimarc School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Sweyne Park School a selective school?
No. The Sweyne Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Sweyne Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Sweyne Park School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sweyne Park School?
The Sweyne Park School currently has 1,422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sweyne Park School take?
The Sweyne Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Sweyne Park School?
The Sweyne Park School is in Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sweyne Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Sweyne Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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