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Swanage Primary School
Swanage·South West·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
Swanage Primary School is a primary academy in Swanage, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 202 pupils on roll, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.9%.
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Swanage Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
Swanage Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Swanage Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Swanage Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Swanage Primary School'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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
30/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
11/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.3
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Swanage (Swanage Railway)
0.5km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Swanage area
This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.