Is Swainswick Church School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 18 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 9th of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Swainswick Church School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Swainswick Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Swainswick Church School?

Applications for Reception places at Swainswick Church 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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Swainswick Church School

Innox Lane, Upper Swainswick, Bath, BA1 8DB

Local ranking9th of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 22.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 89.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 9

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 74
Boys: 42 (58%)
Girls: 30 (42%)
Capacity: 84 (86% full)
SEND: 24.3%
FSM Eligible: 4.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 24.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,919/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
White Irish: 1.4%
White Other: 1.4%

94.6%

White British

2.7%

Mixed White & Asian

1.4%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01225859279

enquiries@swainswick.bwmat.org

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Innox Lane

Bath, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147555
UKPRN: 10084724
Establishment No.: 3103
Trust: THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

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