SchoolScoresSwainswick Church School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Innox Lane, Upper Swainswick, Bath, BA1 8DB
01225 859279 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bath comparisons use the 16 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bath | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bath figures pool parents at the Bath schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
67% — 4 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 34th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- St Saviours Infant Church School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Saviours Junior Church School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephens Church School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Batheaston Church School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingswood Preparatory School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bathwick St Mary Church School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bathampton Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's Church School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston All Saints CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Swainswick Church School's Ofsted rating?
Swainswick Church School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Swainswick Church School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Swainswick Church School?
88% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Swainswick Church School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Swainswick Church School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Swainswick Church School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147555.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.