The Swan School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Address | Marston Ferry Road, OX2 7WP |
| URN | 147203 |
School Census
| Total | 667 |
| Girls/Boys | 306/361 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.9%/54.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 32.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 99 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2023 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 82.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.48 |
| Progress 8 | 0.55 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 758 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 297 |
| As third preference | 171 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 781 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 333 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 635 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 285 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 632 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 265 |
| As third preference | 148 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 543 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 31.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 31.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Raymund Road, , OX3 0PJ
New Marston Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: New Marston Primary School, Copse Lane, , OX3 0AY