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Swain House Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Swain House Primary School
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Swain House Primary School
- Primary
- Bradford BD2 1JL
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers make learning enjoyable and maintain high engagement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a wide range of memorable experiences for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve mathematical planning for skill progression and real-life problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted extra support ensures good progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are polite and considerate towards others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain broadly average standards in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effectively-tailored support for deaf or hearing-impaired pupils leads to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can talk to an adult if they have any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent attention given to vulnerable pupils to help them overcome barriers.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care taken of their children and are positive about the school's efforts.
Parental Involvement: Excellent engagement with parents and carers ensures strong involvement in children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by a variety of well-attended extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and gardening clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Children visit local cafes and working farms, enhancing learning and broadening horizons.
Teacher Engagement: High numbers of staff are able to use British Sign Language, ensuring effective communication with all pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers manage classrooms well to maximize learning time and improve marking to set next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have improved the use of marking, particularly in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Activities occasionally lack sufficient challenge, especially for the more able pupils.
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Swain House Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 510 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.7 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 4 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 8.4% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 7 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 7.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | - |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swain House Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
