Swaythling Primary School
URN: 116109 • Southampton SO17 3SZ
Overview
- Name
- Swaythling Primary School
- URN
- 116109
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Draper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380552252
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mayfield Road, Southampton SO17 3SZ
Summary
Swaythling Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Southampton, serving 209 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school embraces a motto of "Be Thoughtful," which encourages students to excel in critical thinking and to be considerate of others. This ethos is reinforced through five core values: Teamwork, Honesty, Innovation, Never Giving Up, and Kindness, fostering a supportive and caring community.
The school is committed to providing a rich and varied curriculum that motivates and challenges learners in a secure environment. Swaythling prioritises understanding each child's individual needs to deliver excellent teaching, aiming to develop confident and responsible young people with high self-esteem. The school also places a strong emphasis on respect for oneself and others, as well as for the wider community.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (38.80%), Swaythling Primary School is dedicated to ensuring every learner's success, fostering a love of learning, and responding positively to changes in the educational landscape. The school is currently updating its website, with a new version expected to launch in Summer 2025.
The school is committed to providing a rich and varied curriculum that motivates and challenges learners in a secure environment. Swaythling prioritises understanding each child's individual needs to deliver excellent teaching, aiming to develop confident and responsible young people with high self-esteem. The school also places a strong emphasis on respect for oneself and others, as well as for the wider community.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (38.80%), Swaythling Primary School is dedicated to ensuring every learner's success, fostering a love of learning, and responding positively to changes in the educational landscape. The school is currently updating its website, with a new version expected to launch in Summer 2025.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Local Offer SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Facebook (other)
- THINK (other)
- Policies (other)
- X (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 110 | 99 | 210 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 106 | 105 | 210 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 106 | 103 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 106 | 103 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 98 | 106 | 210 | 33.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 97 | 110 | 210 | 29.50 |
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