The Sweyne Park School
URN: 139534 • Rayleigh SS6 9BZ
Overview
- Name
- The Sweyne Park School
- URN
- 139534
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katharine Dines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268784721
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh SS6 9BZ
Summary
The Sweyne Park School is a mixed secondary academy located in Rayleigh, Essex, catering to approximately 1,422 pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment, emphasising character building and personal success as core values. It has achieved recognition as a Rights Respecting School, reflecting its dedication to promoting the rights and well-being of all students.
The curriculum at Sweyne Park is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom. Additionally, the school provides resources for students with special educational needs, including a dedicated Resource Base for Deaf Pupils.
Sweyne Park School actively involves parents and the community, offering various support services and resources to enhance student learning. The school prioritises mental health and well-being, ensuring that all students have access to the necessary support for their academic and personal growth. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Sweyne Park is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom. Additionally, the school provides resources for students with special educational needs, including a dedicated Resource Base for Deaf Pupils.
Sweyne Park School actively involves parents and the community, offering various support services and resources to enhance student learning. The school prioritises mental health and well-being, ensuring that all students have access to the necessary support for their academic and personal growth. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND/Local Offer (sen)
- SENECA (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- SPS News (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The FitzWimarc School (70.2)
- The Sweyne Park School (70.2)
- The FitzWimarc School (67.1)
- The Park School (37.5)
- The Sweyne School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1520
- Pupils
- 1422
- Boys
- 689
- Girls
- 733
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1422 | 689 | 733 | 1520 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1496 | 717 | 779 | 1520 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1515 | 727 | 788 | 1520 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1515 | 727 | 788 | 1520 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1489 | 710 | 779 | 1520 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1454 | 669 | 785 | 1520 | 7.90 |
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