Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School

About Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School

Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School is a popular one and a half form entry school serving the families of our local community. Our vision is a simple one – for our learners to have the ambition to make a positive impact on the ever-changing world, equipped with the knowledge, skills, resilience and character to embrace the demands of the future.

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Key Facts

Students 316

Head/Principal Peter Cotton

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 69 responses • 21% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.8% positive 7.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.2% positive 5.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.4% positive 11.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.6% positive 8.7% negative

My child does well at this school

95.6% positive 4.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 69 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

14.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School for My Child's Development"

I have been thoroughly impressed with the progress my child has made at Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are great, and the values of the school align perfectly with ours. I highly recommend this school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Learning Environment"

Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School provides a wonderful learning environment for my child. The staff are kind and knowledgeable, and the school's values of resilience and ambition are great lessons for our children to learn.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Chris H. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2022

4.0

"Good School, Room for Improvement"

Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School is a good school, but I feel that there is room for improvement in terms of communication between parents and teachers. However, the teachers are friendly, and the school has a great atmosphere.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel B. Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 20, 2021

5.0

"Excellent SEND Support"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School provided excellent support for my child with SEND. The staff were understanding, and the school's SEND team went above and beyond to meet our child's needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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