How many pupils does Swanage Primary School have?

Swanage Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Swanage Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Swanage Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 November 2019).

How does Swanage Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Swanage Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Swanage Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Swanage Primary School is part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Swanage Primary School?

Swanage Primary School is located at Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY.

Swanage Primary School

Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY

Good

Inspected 13 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

202

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Swanage Primary School

Swanage Primary School is an academy converter in Swanage, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 202 / 210 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

15.3%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

8.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.7%

Overall absence

19.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.82

Teachers (FTE)

25.8

Pupils per teacher

8.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£45,118

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,574

Spend per pupil

£6,505

Income per pupil

14%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY
Phone: 01929422424
Headteacher: Adam Burt
Website: http://www.swanageprimary.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Swanage Primary School?: Swanage Primary School is an academy converter in Swanage, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Swanage Primary School have?: Swanage Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Swanage Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Swanage Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 November 2019).
How does Swanage Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Swanage Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Swanage Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Swanage Primary School is part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Swanage Primary School?: Swanage Primary School is located at Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY.

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