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Swallowfield Primary
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SR, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
458
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of respondents recommending the school. However, it's worth noting that there are no students achieving the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Parent View (115 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other3.7%
Black African3.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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52.01777, -0.64965 · MK17 8SR
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109429
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.swallowfieldprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Swallowfield Primary rated by Ofsted?
Swallowfield Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2011.
Is Swallowfield Primary a good school?
Swallowfield Primary scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Swallowfield Primary?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, Swallowfield Primary receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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