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

Applications for Reception places at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 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, Chandlers Ford

Q: Is St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 65th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Hillcrest Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2JP

Local ranking65th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 33

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 194
Boys: 94 (51%)
Girls: 92 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 12.4%
FSM Eligible: 10.3%
EAL: 55.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,310/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 31.6%
Black African: 19.7%
White Other: 14.0%
Asian Indian: 12.4%
Asian Chinese: 6.2%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 3.1%

31.6%

White British

19.7%

Black African

14.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02380266210

adminoffice@st-swithunwells.hants.sch.uk

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Hillcrest Avenue

Eastleigh, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116383
UKPRN: 10077542
Establishment No.: 3419

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