SchoolScoresSwanbourne CofE VA School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Winslow Road, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, MK17 0SW
01296 720295 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 November 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 47 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 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. Milton Keynes figures pool parents at the Milton Keynes 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
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 8 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 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 Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 80th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 84th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 30th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 34th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Mursley CofE School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Winslow CofE School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drayton Parslow Village School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Swanbourne CofE VA School's Ofsted rating?
Swanbourne CofE VA School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Swanbourne CofE VA School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Swanbourne CofE VA School?
100% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Swanbourne CofE VA School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110451.
- 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.