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What is Swallowfield Primary's Ofsted rating?

Swallowfield Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2021).

Where is Swallowfield Primary located?

Swallowfield Primary is located in Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, East of England, MK17 8SR.

What age range does Swallowfield Primary serve?

Swallowfield Primary serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Swallowfield Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Swallowfield Primary

Swallowfield Primary is a primary community school in Milton Keynes, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Swallowfield Primary has 38% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 222 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.8%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected38%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.0

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Swallowfield Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 222 pupils
SEN support: 10% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Swallowfield Primary is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality52/100

Transport access60/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Swallowfield Primary

At Swallowfield Primary, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

63% met the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths.

Attendance at Swallowfield Primary

Swallowfield Primary has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Swallowfield Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Swallowfield Primary is 18.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Swallowfield Primary

Swallowfield Primary has 222 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

10% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Swallowfield Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

Swallowfield Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Swallowfield Primary is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Swallowfield Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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