Swanage Primary School, Swanage

In its own words: "Although part of the same single family, every school in CLP is different and unique and those differences are greatly valued. Each school has its own identify and values which express the local communities that they serve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to Swanage Primary School. We are a school dedicated to developing the knowledge, skills and values our pupils need to lead fulfilling lives as global citizens of the future."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Swanage Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Dorset and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Swanage Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Swanage Primary School are Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 55% reading, 59% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage (1.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers (1.8 miles, 75% reading, 92% maths); and Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 79% maths).

Swanage Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Swanage Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Coastal Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 10 (4.5%) 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 nearest tram or metro stop is Swanage (Swanage Railway), about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hospital (n-bound), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Swanage Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.