Is St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 26th of 62 primary schools in Hillingdon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School

Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, HA4 9HS

Local ranking26th of 62 primary schools in Hillingdon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 231
Boys: 119 (52%)
Girls: 112 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (96% full)
SEND: 9.5%
FSM Eligible: 4.5%
EAL: 22.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 6.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,496/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.0%
White Other: 19.3%
Mixed Other: 8.3%
White Irish: 6.6%
Other: 4.0%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%

46.0%

White British

19.3%

White Other

8.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Hunters Hill

Ruislip, London

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Administrative

URN: 102421
UKPRN: 10071627
Establishment No.: 3400

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