Swinton Queen Primary School, Mexborough

In its own words: "Underpinning the work of the school is the vision that all children will develop into effective citizens, ready for the next stage of their education. We aim to develop key characteristics of learning and ultimately aim that: At Swinton Queen Primary School, children are aspirational, courageous and inquisitive; respectful of all."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, STEM, gardening, knitting and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Swinton Queen Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (74% in reading, 67% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Swinton Queen Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 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 Swinton Queen Primary School are Brookfield Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Highwoods Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 76% maths); and Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths).

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

Swinton Queen Primary School is one of 16 schools run by White Woods Primary Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 78 pupils (23%) received SEN support and 13 (3.8%) 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 railway station is Swinton (South Yorks) Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen Street/Portland Street (opposite), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 235 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 Rotherham (146), as is usual near a town centre.

Swinton Queen Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Swinton Queen Primary School are Swinton Academy (0.6 miles), The Laurel Academy (1.1 miles), Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (1.1 miles) and Wath Academy (1.3 miles).