Swannington Church of England Primary School, Coalville

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Swannington CofE Primary School, we are proud to be a part of the Rise Multi Academy Trust and a Church of England school, at the very heart of our vibrant village community in Swannington. Our school is a place where children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually, supported by dedicated staff and a nurturing environment."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Swannington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Swannington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Swannington Church of England Primary School are New Swannington Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 75% maths); All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville (1 mile, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 64% maths); and Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 78% maths).

Swannington Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Swannington Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

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 (77%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 2 (3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Swannington Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swannington Church of England Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burton Lane (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

Swannington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.