St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Ruislip, HA4 9HS · Hillingdon · primary school
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17th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school’s higher standard rate was 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Choir and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a nurturing environment where pupils are respectful, happy, and achieve strong outcomes through an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respect and kindness” towards one another, creating a supportive atmosphere where they “listen patiently” and work considerately together.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are described as “professional, nurturing and caring,” with children identifying “trusted adults” to approach if worried.
- Early readers receive “daily phonics teaching” that is carefully matched to their needs, helping them quickly become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with content “sequenced effectively,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate adaptations to learn alongside peers.
- Leaders actively support staff well-being and maintain close oversight of attendance, working with parents to resolve concerns about absence.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that “important knowledge pupils must remember long term is made explicitly clear” and is recalled frequently enough to prevent gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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