Swallownest Primary School, based in Sheffield, provides primary education, 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.

Swallownest Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 25.5% 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.

School Information

Address: Rotherham Road, Sheffield, S26 4UR
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Leyton McHale
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106860

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 214
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 112

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 (1.1)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swallownest Primary School
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Swallownest Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aston Comprehensive School
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Aston Academy
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Becton School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.