Swinford Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth
Swinford Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lutterworth, part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 10 schools in Lutterworth with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Swinford Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Swinford Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Swinford Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Swinford Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Swinford Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Swinford Church of England Primary School are South Kilworth Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Yelvertoft Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths); Rugby Free Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 73% maths); and Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 76% maths).
Swinford Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
South Kilworth Church of England Primary SchoolYelvertoft Primary SchoolRugby Free Primary SchoolClifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
The trust
Swinford Church of England Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Embrace Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Swinford Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).
Who goes there
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 2 (2%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Swinford Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Swinford Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chapel Street (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Swinford Church of England Primary 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Swinford is a happy, inclusive school where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school excels at teaching early reading through expert phonics instruction, and provides ambitious, well-planned lessons that help pupils understand more difficult concepts by building on what they already know. Pupils with additional needs receive quick support to help them achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well with an ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum that helps them build on prior knowledge
- Early reading is prioritised with effective phonics teaching, helping pupils develop fluency and a love of reading
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, identifying needs quickly and providing additional help to help them catch up
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate the school values of kindness and respect
- Recent improvements to mathematics curriculum are positively improving pupils' ability to recall number facts
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information is not used consistently well - some pupils move to new learning before ready while others don't receive ambitious enough tasks
- Limited opportunities for pupils to learn about world events and broaden their horizons about the wider world
- Pupils would appreciate more opportunities to take responsibility and develop leadership skills in school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing they can share worries with trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, local sporting tournaments, Move it March, church club, social action group, Young Voices event, trips, outdoor learning sessions, drawing club
Swinford Church of England Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well across the curriculum with strong teaching in early reading and an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum.
At a Glance
4.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
56 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 declined from 88% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
4
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 Swinford Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Swinford Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Swinford Church of England Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
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 Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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
Your chances of a place at Swinford Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lutterworth
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
39
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,907
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,920
Per pupil
£657k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Swinford Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Swinford Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Swinford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swinford Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Swinford Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Swinford Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Swinford Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Swinford Church of England Primary School average 25.3 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 Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Swinford Church of England Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Swinford Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Swinford Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Swinford Church of England Primary 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.
How many road collisions happen near Swinford Church of England Primary 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 Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Swinford Church of England Primary School?
Swinford Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Swinford, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6BG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)