Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre

URN: 139341 • Melton Mowbray LE13 0BJ

Overview

Name
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
URN
139341
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Harries (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01664565456
Website
Visit
Address
Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BJ

Summary

Swallowdale Primary School, located in Melton Mowbray, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender student body of 365 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is part of the Bradgate Education Partnership, which promotes collaboration among schools to enhance educational outcomes. Swallowdale is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where high expectations are set for all students, encouraging them to achieve their fullest potential.

The curriculum at Swallowdale is designed to be purposeful and progressive, with a focus on tailoring learning opportunities to meet individual needs. The school aims to connect lessons to the local area and promote a diverse educational experience that reflects both local and global communities. Core values of being ready, respectful, and safe underpin the school ethos, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for learning.

Swallowdale Primary School values its community ties and operates an open-door policy, inviting families and community members to engage in school events throughout the year. The school encourages parents to visit and participate in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
420
Pupils
365
Boys
192
Girls
173
FSM %
25.80
Open date
2013-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 365 192 173 420 25.80
2024-09-11 372 191 181 420 27.70
2023-09-11 384 201 183 420 18.50
2022-09-11 384 201 183 420 18.50
2021-09-11 380 188 192 420 17.10
2020-09-11 383 182 201 420 16.70

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