Is Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 369th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery 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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Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2LJ

Local ranking369th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 14 December 2022.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 158
Boys: 68 (47%)
Girls: 76 (53%)
Capacity: 180 (80% full)
SEND: 22.8%
FSM Eligible: 6.3%
EAL: 10.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 19.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,158/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.7%
White Other: 7.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 0.6%

81.7%

White British

7.0%

White Other

3.2%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01442863913

head@swinggate.herts.sch.uk

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Swing Gate Lane

Berkhamsted, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117260
UKPRN: 10074096
Establishment No.: 2301

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