Is St Swithun's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 80th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Swithun's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at St Swithun's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Swithun's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Swithun's CofE 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's CofE Primary School

Grundy Crescent, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PS

Local ranking80th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

427

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 19.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 427
Boys: 241 (57%)
Girls: 179 (43%)
Capacity: 427 (98% full)
SEND: 19.2%
FSM Eligible: 12.4%
EAL: 16.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,082/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 61.7%
White Other: 8.1%
Asian Other: 6.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.2%
Asian Pakistani: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.1%

61.7%

White British

8.1%

White Other

6.2%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01865415105

head.3258@st-swithuns.oxon.sch.uk

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Grundy Crescent

Oxford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123177
UKPRN: 10077914
Establishment No.: 3258

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