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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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