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Swanage Primary School
Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Mount Scar, Swanage Primary School, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at a rate that places it in the top 86% of schools nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be some limitations compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
White Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.60613, -1.96206 · BH19 2EY
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN150246
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanage Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swanage Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2019.
Is Swanage Primary School a good school?
Swanage Primary School scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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