Is The Sweyne Park School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 May 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 46th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Sweyne Park School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Sweyne Park School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.3 (England: 46.2). 36.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Sweyne Park School?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Sweyne Park School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Sweyne Park School

Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ

Local ranking46th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1520

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 May 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 13 May 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 62.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 266

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.4
16-18 Cohort: 183

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1422
Boys: 685 (48%)
Girls: 744 (52%)
Capacity: 1520 (94% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 19.9%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 94.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,992/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.5%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Black African: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%

91.5%

White British

1.6%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01268784721

admin@sweynepark.com

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Sir Walter Raleigh Drive

Rayleigh, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 139534
UKPRN: 10040978
Establishment No.: 4011
Trust: RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST

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