SchoolScoresSwaythling Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Aspire Community Trust
Mayfield Road, Southampton, SO17 3SZ
023 8055 2252 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 July 2016.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 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 | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 50th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 47th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 21st highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton 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
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 9 points above the Southampton average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Southampton. 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.8% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 58th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 9th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.2% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 45th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 102nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 86th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 70th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 16.8%* | 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
- Bassett Green Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portswood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Denys Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansbridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bevois Town Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollybrook Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollybrook Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Swaythling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swaythling Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Swaythling Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Swaythling Primary School?
86% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Swaythling Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Swaythling Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Swaythling Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 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 116109.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.