Swalwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | South View Terrace Swalwell Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE16 3HZ |
| Phone | 01914334000 |
| Reference Number | 108342 |
Swalwell Primary School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, achieving a 'good' rating across most areas, with outstanding features in personal development and leadership. The school has created an inclusive environment where pupils thrive, supported by dedicated staff who ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), can learn effectively. The school has made significant progress since its last inspection, addressing previous weaknesses and prioritizing the needs of its diverse student population.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.67%
Girls: 41.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78% |
| Asian, Other | 6.7% |
| African | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to promoting inclusion for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High-quality leadership and management
- Outstanding personal development initiatives
- Well-structured partnerships with families and the community
- Positive pupil behaviour and attitudes towards learning
- Strong subject leadership and effective professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum redevelopment is incomplete in a small number of subjects
- Inconsistent support for long-term retention of knowledge in some areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -3.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
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