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St Swithun's CofE Primary School
Grundy Crescent, Kennington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5PS, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
427
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 73% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score of 73.5, indicating that it performs better than 74% of schools. However, only 19% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.7%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.71368, -1.24651 · OX1 5PS
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123177
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stswithunsprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Swithun's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is St Swithun's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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