Swanbourne Church of England VA School, Milton Keynes
Swanbourne Church of England VA School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Milton Keynes. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 60 schools in Milton Keynes with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Swanbourne Church of England VA School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Swanbourne Church of England VA School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Swanbourne Church of England VA School
Across Buckinghamshire, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Buckinghamshire lodged 117 appeals against primary school offers; 61 reached a hearing and 12 succeeded (19.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Swanbourne Church of England VA School are Mursley Church of England School (1.4 miles, Good); Winslow Church of England School (1.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 60% maths); Drayton Parslow Village School (2.6 miles, Good); and Great Horwood Church of England School (3.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 79% maths).
Swanbourne Church of England VA School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Mursley Church of England SchoolWinslow Church of England SchoolDrayton Parslow Village SchoolGreat Horwood Church of England School
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 2 (1.6%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Swanbourne Church of England VA School had 10 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swanbourne Church of England VA School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winslow Road (o/s 10), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Swanbourne Church of England VA School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
30.8
KS2
4
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Swanbourne Church of England VA School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Swanbourne Church of England VA School.
- SS ltd @ Swanbourne House School330m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Swanbourne Church of England VA School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Buckinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Swanbourne Church of England VA School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Swanbourne Church of England VA School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
120 pupils
120 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,722
Applications
5,630
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
23.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
57
Boys
66
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,362
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,847
Per pupil
£756k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Swanbourne Church of England VA School
What are SATs results like at Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Of the pupils at Swanbourne Church of England VA School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Swanbourne Church of England VA School's Ofsted rating?
Swanbourne Church of England VA School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
No fixed boundary. When Swanbourne Church of England VA School is oversubscribed, Buckinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Swanbourne Church of England VA School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Classes at Swanbourne Church of England VA School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Swanbourne Church of England VA School has around 123 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Swanbourne Church of England VA School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Swanbourne Church of England VA School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Swanbourne Church of England VA School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Swanbourne Church of England VA School: SS ltd @ Swanbourne House School (330m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
Swanbourne Church of England VA School is at Winslow Road, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0SW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)