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The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,422
Capacity
1,520
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, placing it in the top 61% nationally. The school boasts a commendable 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 82% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. However, only 16% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing elite university pathways.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 110 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (142 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child is happy
86%
School has high expectations
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.59553, 0.59871 · SS6 9BZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139534
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesweynepark.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sweyne Park School rated by Ofsted?
The Sweyne Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is The Sweyne Park School a good school?
The Sweyne Park School scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 The Sweyne Park School?
Based on 142 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Sweyne Park School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Sweyne Park School in GCSEs?
The Sweyne Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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