Swaffield School
London, SW18 2SA · Wandsworth · primary school
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21st of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swaffield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join running, multi-sports, ballet, yoga, and football clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How is the after-school club structured for parents needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Swaffield School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this "warm and welcoming school" where they "behave well and work hard." The school delivers a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that successfully prepares pupils for the next stage of education, with most achieving well by the time they leave. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, supported by strong relationships and enriching experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-constructed" and ensures diversity is "woven into all aspects of learning."
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is "well taught," and pupils are given sufficient time to practise, resulting in fluent reading.
- Staff "swiftly identify" additional needs, including for pupils with SEND, and make effective adaptations to teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, participating in charity work, local concerts, and celebrating different cultures.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils able to name a trusted adult and trusting staff to deal with concerns "swiftly and appropriately."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not delivered in as "consistent, knowledgeable, and effective a fashion as it could be," limiting pupils' depth of knowledge.
- The school should ensure it continues to develop staff expertise and ensure consistency of delivery across the curriculum to help pupils better secure their understanding.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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.
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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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