The Swan School
URN: 147203 • Oxford OX2 7WP
Overview
- Name
- The Swan School
- URN
- 147203
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kay Wood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01865416070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7WP
Summary
The Swan School is a mixed secondary free school located in Oxford, with a current enrolment of 952 pupils and a capacity of 1,260. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students can achieve their potential academically and personally. The headteacher, Kay Wood, emphasises the importance of building a sense of community and responsibility among students, ensuring they leave with not only qualifications but also valuable life skills and friendships.
The curriculum at The Swan School is knowledge-rich, designed to challenge students and encourage independent learning. Unique features include an extended school day on Tuesdays dedicated to independent study and electives, as well as family dining to promote community values. The school upholds high expectations for behaviour and attitudes towards learning, fostering a culture of ambition, dedication, kindness, and integrity.
With a significant percentage of pupils (21.6%) eligible for free school meals, The Swan School is committed to inclusivity and supporting all students in their educational journey. The school actively engages with the local community and aims to prepare students to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at The Swan School is knowledge-rich, designed to challenge students and encourage independent learning. Unique features include an extended school day on Tuesdays dedicated to independent study and electives, as well as family dining to promote community values. The school upholds high expectations for behaviour and attitudes towards learning, fostering a culture of ambition, dedication, kindness, and integrity.
With a significant percentage of pupils (21.6%) eligible for free school meals, The Swan School is committed to inclusivity and supporting all students in their educational journey. The school actively engages with the local community and aims to prepare students to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- REPORT CHILD ABSENCE (sen)
- Accelerated Learning/SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Sixth Form Handbook (download)
- Data Policy (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Cherwell School (76.6)
- The Cherwell School (70.2)
- Matthew Arnold School (63.7)
- Wheatley Park School (63.5)
- Cheney School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 952
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 443
- FSM %
- 21.60
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 952 | 509 | 443 | 1260 | 21.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 862 | 465 | 397 | 1260 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 436 | 246 | 190 | 1260 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 436 | 246 | 190 | 1260 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 130 | 106 | 1260 | 16.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 58 | 59 | 1260 | 15.40 |
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