Swalwell Primary School
URN: 108342 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 3HZ
Overview
- Name
- Swalwell Primary School
- URN
- 108342
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Russell Warren (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914334000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South View Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 3HZ
Summary
Swalwell Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with a current enrolment of 150 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision statement, "Working together, learning together," which emphasizes the importance of determination, resilience, and self-belief in shaping future generations.
The curriculum at Swalwell is broad and engaging, designed to promote academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development. The school places a strong emphasis on children's rights and fundamental British values, ensuring that pupils feel safe, heard, and valued. Swalwell Primary aims to celebrate individual achievements and personal progress while fostering independence and life-long learning.
As a school at the heart of its community, Swalwell Primary actively collaborates with parents, carers, and local stakeholders to enrich the educational experience of its pupils. This partnership is vital in creating a supportive atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
The curriculum at Swalwell is broad and engaging, designed to promote academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development. The school places a strong emphasis on children's rights and fundamental British values, ensuring that pupils feel safe, heard, and valued. Swalwell Primary aims to celebrate individual achievements and personal progress while fostering independence and life-long learning.
As a school at the heart of its community, Swalwell Primary actively collaborates with parents, carers, and local stakeholders to enrich the educational experience of its pupils. This partnership is vital in creating a supportive atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
Useful links
- Feeding Families (other)
- Tapestry (other)
- Primary School Admissions (other)
- 30 Hour Nursery Codes (other)
- Parentpay (other)
- SPS weekly bulletin - 11.04.20252nd May 2025 (other)
- SPS weekly bulletin - 04.04.20252nd May 2025 (other)
- Your School Lottery (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 150
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- 50.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | 88 | 62 | 210 | 50.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 151 | 83 | 68 | 210 | 56.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 71 | 57 | 210 | 56.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 71 | 57 | 210 | 56.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 154 | 79 | 75 | 210 | 56.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 161 | 78 | 83 | 210 | 50.40 |
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