Located in Ruislip, St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.5%. other white pupils make up about 19%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hunters Hill, Ruislip, HA4 9HS |
| Website: | http://www.st-swithunwells.hillingdon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01895808194 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kristy Davis |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102421 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 231 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 111 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.50% | 105 |
| Other White | 19.00% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 8.20% | 19 |
| Irish | 6.50% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 9 |
| African | 3.50% | 8 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , South Ruislip HA4 9HS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Junior School , HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Infant School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanesfield Primary School Queens Walk , HA4 0LR | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 826 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.