Swarland Primary School
Morpeth, NE65 9JP · Northumberland · primary school
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2nd of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 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 2,034 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swarland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the Seven Stories Project, Kingswood, Ford Castle and Beamish, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 a typical day look like during the residential trip to Kingswood?
What Ofsted said about Swarland Primary School
Overview
Swarland Primary School is described as a "happy, friendly school" where pupils "enjoy attending" and "work hard". The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education, with "exceptional" early years provision and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The "early years provision is exceptional", with an "impressively well planned" curriculum that fosters "remarkable resilience and independence".
- "Reading is a strength of the school", supported by precise phonics teaching and a curriculum "rich in stories, rhymes and conversation".
- Provision for pupils with SEND is "of a high quality", enabling them to "play a full part in all aspects of school life" through timely, tailored support.
- The curriculum is "broad and well sequenced", with subjects like geography now "much improved" and pupils demonstrating a "thorough understanding of their learning".
- Staff feel "well supported" and proud, while pupils value the school’s effective support for managing "mental health" and reducing anxiety.
Areas to improve
- The report states that pupils’ understanding of "fundamental British values, such as democracy" is "less secure" and not covered in "sufficient depth".
- The school should "develop further opportunities for pupils to learn about all of the British values" to better prepare them for life after school.
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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