Swinemoor Primary School
Beverley, HU17 9LW · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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46th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 2,106 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swinemoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 273. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in terms of daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Swinemoor Primary School
Overview
Swinemoor Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a “unique and special place” and an “oasis of calm.” Leaders maintain high ambitions, ensuring pupils produce “high-quality work” and benefit from a stimulating curriculum that fosters resilience and aspiration.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils consistently demonstrating the golden rules to “be kind and gentle.”
- The “knowledge-based graduate award programme” is central to success, allowing pupils to study additional subjects and take tests, building pride and aspiration.
- Leaders “sequence learning extremely well,” using baseline and end-of-project quizzes to ensure pupils remember the taught curriculum.
- Reading and oracy are prioritised through non-negotiable daily story time and a “consistent and highly effective” phonic programme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in all lessons” with requirements purposefully built into the curriculum.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders addressing local risks such as county lines through a dedicated drug awareness unit.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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