Swinford Church of England Primary School
Lutterworth, LE17 6BG · Leicestershire · primary school
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161st 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 2,075 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swinford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School and Young Voices clubs, alongside sports including cross country, football, netball, swimming and cycling proficiency. Trips include a residential visit to Boreatton Park PGL. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its day?
What Ofsted said about Swinford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Swinford Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and enthusiastic about their learning, demonstrating the school’s core values. The school benefits from strong support from its multi-academy trust and effective governance, ensuring a stable environment despite recent staffing changes.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, supported by an "ambitious curriculum" that is carefully sequenced to help them build on prior knowledge.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively; staff teach phonics well, enabling pupils to develop fluency and read with expression from an early age.
- The school identifies special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly and provides additional support to help these pupils catch up.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils motivated by a clear system based on being "ready, respectful and safe," and bullying is reported as rare.
- Children in the early years enjoy exploring their environment and are well prepared for learning in Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Assessment information is not always used consistently well, meaning some pupils move on before they are ready or do not receive work that is ambitious enough.
- The curriculum does not sufficiently make pupils aware of global events or provide enough opportunities to learn about fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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