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The Swan School
Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7WP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.4 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
952
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.4, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 14% nationally. An impressive 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 68% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating strong foundational skills. The high EBacc entry rate of 88% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, making this a compelling choice for parents seeking quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.4 | Top 14% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 88% | Top 9% 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%. | 53% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.9%
White Other10.6%
Black African9.3%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Asian Indian7.1%
Other6.5%
Mixed Other5.6%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.77155, -1.24036 · OX2 7WP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN147203
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.theswanschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Swan School rated by Ofsted?
The Swan School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is The Swan School a good school?
The Swan School scores 85.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Swan School in GCSEs?
The Swan School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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