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The Sweyne Park School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Katharine Dines

corporate_fareRAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onRayleigh, SS6 9BZ

language Visit Website phone 1268784721

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,480

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Essex

#1,939 of 3,216 nationally

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The Sweyne Park School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rayleigh, serving ages 11-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Sweyne Park School is an academy converter in Rayleigh, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,422 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44, placing the school #42 in Essex and #1,939 of 3,216 nationally. 46.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 37.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.4%

Entering EBacc55.50%

EBacc APS3.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.70%

EBacc APS3.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.08

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.5%

Achieving A*–A20.9%

Achieving A*–B37.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate93.7%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

102

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 May 2025

Inspection Report

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21 February 2023

Inspection Report

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03 October 2017

Inspection Report

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04 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-05-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-02-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-10-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2010-05-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-10-05

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,422 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,422	40	2.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,433	28	2.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,482	37	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,496	35	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,494	78	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,486	105	7.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,480	163	11.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,491	76	5.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,512	86	5.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,515	68	4.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,511	37	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,491	22	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,489	13	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,489	33	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,454	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,454	14	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,459	32	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,463	10	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,463	16	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,473	6	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,444	13	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,447	10	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,450	16	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,467	17	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,480	16	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,487	11	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 80 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Hearing Impairment 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

29.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree14%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree64%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree64%

agree21%

disagree7%

not applicable7%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree50%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree50%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree50%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree50%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree29%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree64%

agree29%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School