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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 231
Number of Boys: 120
Number of Girls: 111

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.50%105
Other White19.00%44
Other Mixed8.20%19
Irish6.50%15
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%9
African3.50%8
Indian3.50%8
White and Asian2.60%6
White and Black Caribbean2.20%5
White and Black African1.30%3
Other Asian1.30%3
Caribbean1.30%3
Unclassified1.30%3
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.4)
Writing: Average (0.4)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
74%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
107.5
Local authority average
106.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.8
Local authority average
105.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Middle deemed primary

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

Secondary

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.