Four Swannes Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Cross, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Four Swannes Primary School currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 39.8%. white british pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by african at 16.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7HH |
| Website: | https://www.fourswannes.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01992763939 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alan Moore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117092 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.2% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 39.80% | 80 |
| White British | 16.90% | 34 |
| African | 16.90% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.50% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 6.50% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Drive Primary School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshunt School College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy College Road , Cheshunt EN8 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Cheshunt Primary Campus Littlebury , College Road EN8 9NQ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.