Swaffield School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Swaffield School.
Swaffield School, London
Swaffield School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 225th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was 47% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Swaffield School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Swaffield School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Swaffield School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Swaffield School as their first choice and 147 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Swaffield School are Swaffield School (under 0.1 miles); Allfarthing Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); Floreat Wandsworth Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); and Anglo Portuguese School of London (0.4 miles, Good).
Swaffield School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Swaffield SchoolAllfarthing Primary SchoolFloreat Wandsworth Primary SchoolAnglo Portuguese School of London
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Swaffield School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (23%), White British (21%) and Mixed (19%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 31 (11.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs. The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.
Staffing
Swaffield School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Earlsfield Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Ann's Hill, 300 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Swaffield School issued 9 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Swaffield School excels at making reading a joy, with fluent readers supported by excellent phonics teaching. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully designed to build knowledge over time, with particular strength in supporting pupils with additional needs. Parents praise both the strong academic progress and the wider support offered to families.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a top priority with excellent phonics teaching and strong support for struggling readers
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that builds on previous learning with diversity woven throughout
- Pupils with additional needs and SEND are swiftly identified and given effective support and adaptations
- Personal development is outstanding - pupils participate in concerts, charity work, cultural celebrations and community activities
- Pupils feel safe, behave well and have warm relationships with staff and each other
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency of teaching quality and curriculum delivery across some subjects needs improvement - at times teacher choices and adaptations limit pupil learning and understanding
- Staff expertise and knowledge in some subjects should be developed further to ensure pupils gain deeper knowledge and understanding over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing trusted adults to talk to and trusting staff to deal with concerns swiftly and appropriately.
Extracurricular Activities
Jazz dance, table tennis, yoga, reading ambassador programme, local concerts, charity fundraising, work experience roles, teddy bears clinic with medical students, food fair celebrating different cultures, local library visits, literacy festival
Swaffield School is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils behave well, work hard, and achieve success. The school has created an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.4
Avg class size
18.4
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Swaffield School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Swaffield School.
- PSSA Wandsworth610m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Wandsworth680m away · Not yet graded
- Beams of Light After School Care840m away · Not yet graded
- Arty Party890m away · Not yet graded
- Fruity Club at St Faith's CofE Primary School920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Swaffield School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wandsworth. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Swaffield School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Swaffield School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Swaffield School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
262 pupils
562 places
300 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,624
Applications
2,403
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
95.1%
All primary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
31
EHC Plans
27.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
271
Total Pupils
131
Boys
140
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
12.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,363
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,201
Per pupil
£2181k
Total funding
£155k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
250
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Swaffield School
What are SATs results like at Swaffield School?
Of the pupils at Swaffield School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Swaffield School's Ofsted rating?
Swaffield School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Swaffield School?
No fixed boundary. When Swaffield School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Swaffield School?
Swaffield School was not full in 2025: it ran at 47% of its 562 places.
How big are the classes at Swaffield School?
Classes at Swaffield School average 19.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Swaffield School?
Swaffield School has around 271 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Swaffield School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Swaffield School in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Swaffield School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Swaffield School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Swaffield School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Swaffield School: PSSA Wandsworth (610m away, registered, not yet graded), art-K Wandsworth (680m away, registered, not yet graded) and Beams of Light After School Care (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Swaffield School's term dates?
Swaffield School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wandsworth. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Swaffield School?
Swaffield School is at St Ann's Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2SA.
Source: Wandsworth term dates