Swannington Church of England Primary School
Coalville, LE67 8QJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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132nd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 3,537 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 42% | 2.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 32% | 1.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swannington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2021. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the areas where the school currently sits below the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2021 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Swannington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Swannington Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe and describe the environment as ‘like one big family’. The education provided is good, with staff maintaining high expectations and delivering a well-planned curriculum that helps pupils remember key knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school, feel very safe, and report that bullying is ‘very rare’ and dealt with fairly.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils following the ‘Calm Code’ and moving around the school in a calm, respectful manner.
- Reading is taught effectively from the first week, with pupils using well-chosen books to practise sounds and showing pride in their progress.
- Mathematics is a strength, featuring ‘demanding work’ that is interesting enough to keep pupils paying close attention.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and achieve well within the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive training and ongoing support for the new phonics scheme, as not all staff are yet trained to deliver it with complete confidence.
- In subjects such as geography and history, leaders should implement effective systems for assessing what pupils have remembered over the long term, as current assessments are not always precise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving training, understanding their responsibilities to report concerns, and leaders acting briskly on any issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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