Swan Lane First School, based in Evesham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 10. 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.

Swan Lane First School currently has around 292 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 22.3% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.9%. unclassified pupils make up about 26% , followed by other white at 19.9%

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: Rynal Street, Evesham, WR11 4QA
Website: http://www.swanlanefirstschool.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01386446540
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Pearce-King
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116673

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 10
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 292
Number of Boys: 165
Number of Girls: 127

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.90%134
Unclassified26.00%76
Other White19.90%58
Other Mixed2.70%8
Other Asian2.70%8
White and Asian1.00%3
Gypsy/Roma0.70%2
Chinese0.30%1
African0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Evesham Nursery School
Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN
3out of 4 1,203 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swan Lane First School
Rynal Street , WR11 4QA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Street , WR11 4EJ
3out of 4 284 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Street , WR11 4EJ
- not rated 284 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bengeworth CE Academy
Kings Road , Bengeworth WR11 3EU
3out of 4 563 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bengeworth First School
Burford Road , WR11 3HB
- not rated 563 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prince Henry's High School
Victoria Avenue , WR11 4QH
- not rated 562 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prince Henry's High School
Victoria Avenue , WR11 4QH
4out of 4 562 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The De Montfort School
Four Pools Road , WR11 1DQ
- not rated 1,241 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The De Montfort School
Four Pools Road , WR11 1DQ
3out of 4 1,241 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Egwin's CofE Middle School
Worcester Road , WR11 4JU
- not rated 696 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Simon de Montfort Middle School
Four Pools Lane , WR11 1DL
- not rated 1,548 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Worcestershire College
Davies Road , WR11 1LP
- not rated 1,620 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Pupil Referral Unit
St Egwin's Road , WR11 4ET
- not rated 203 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Green Hill School
Greenhill , WR11 4NG
- not rated 968 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vale of Evesham School
Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN
- not rated 1,377 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Vale of Evesham School
Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN
- not rated 1,377 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Vale of Evesham School
Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN
3out of 4 1,427 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.