Swain House Primary School
Bradford, BD2 1JL · Bradford · primary school
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92nd of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,861 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swain House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 498 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the latest inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment since then? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Swain House Primary School
Overview
Swain House Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, which are consistently met, and deliver an "ambitious curriculum" that is well-resourced and relevant to the local community.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" with a "very clear rationale" for mathematics teaching, ensuring children in the early years receive an "excellent education".
- All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are "supported extremely well" and fully integrated into school life.
- Reading is a priority, with staff using "high-quality texts" and a consistently implemented phonic programme to quickly support struggling readers.
- Relationships are "extremely positive", with pupils describing the school as "caring, fantastic and fun" and demonstrating respectful, polite behaviour.
- Leaders promote wider development through extra-curricular clubs, sports, and residential visits, while also prioritising staff well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work with families to reinforce attendance expectations, as some pupils are "not attending school regularly enough" and consequently miss learning.
- Leaders should ensure that pupils recruited to leadership roles or school jobs engage in "meaningful associated activity" to develop confidence and independence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff receive regular training and act promptly to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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