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Swalwell Primary School
South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.4 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
150
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. While 54% of students meet the expected standards, the school currently faces challenges in reaching higher attainment levels, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 67% of schools.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
Asian Other6.7%
Black African5.3%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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54.95088, -1.67707 · NE16 3HZ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108342
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.swalwellprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Swalwell Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swalwell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Swalwell Primary School a good school?
Swalwell Primary School scores 67.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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