Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre

About Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre

Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is an academy converter in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 365 pupils on roll. It is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

365 / 420 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BJ

Phone

01664565456

Headteacher

Samantha Harries

Website

www.swallowdale.bepschools.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?

Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is an academy converter in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre have?

Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre has 365 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre's Ofsted rating?

Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre part of an academy trust?

Yes — Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?

Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is located at Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BJ.