Swanage Primary School, Swanage

Good
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 2–11

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~995m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.8km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

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Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Adam Burt
Pupils:222 / 210 capacity
LA:Dorset
Phone:01929422424
Website:swanageprimary.dorset.sch.uk
Address:Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar, Mount Scar, Swanage, BH19 2EY
Area:Schools in BH19
Trust:COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2024

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:150246
UKPRN:10093672
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Dorset
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good.

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At a Glance

16.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

Reading63%
Maths57%
Writing60%

2025/26 academic year

Class Sizes

30.0

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

4

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Swanage (Swanage Railway)
441m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Hospital (N-bound)
149m · 2 min walk
Russell Avenue (NW-bound)
303m · 5 min walk
Youth Hostel (N-bound)
327m · 5 min walk
St Mary's Church (W-bound)
357m · 6 min walk
Lloyds Bank (W-bound)
415m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

106%

Over capacity

222 pupils

210 capacity

12 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Swanage

Low pressure
New homes approved:216
Projected new pupils:54

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swanage

Admissions Demand - Dorset

Low demand0.74x oversubscription

Places available

3,776

Applications

2,808

Got 1st preference

94.1%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)

Inspection History(100)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.73872%

Overall absence

19.33702%

Persistent absence

181

Enrolments

Authorised5.03311%
Unauthorised1.70561%
Persistent (10%+)19.33702%
Severe (50%+)0.55249%

Absence trend

6.85645%
23/24
6.73872%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

The Swanage School

Good1.7km

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The Swanage School

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

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St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers

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