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Swanage Primary School

Swanage · Dorset · BH19 2EY. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: 47%
Attainment 8: —
English & maths 9–4: —

Ofsted publication date: 01/12/2019. Open Ofsted report

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What is Swanage Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Swanage Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 01/12/2019). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Swanage Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 47% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is Swanage Primary School?

Swanage Primary School is in Swanage (BH19 2EY), Dorset. URN 150246.

How do I compare Swanage Primary School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter · 04 January 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Existing academy: Swanage Primary School URN: 150246 Predecessor school: Swanage Primary School URN: 113677 Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar Mount Scar Swanage Primary School Swanage Dorset BH19 2EY Academy conversion and predecessor schools Under the Academies Act 2010, schools may apply to the Secretary of State to…

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Community & parents

Staff, pupils, governors and parents were recently made aware of local risks involving gangs.

Source page · scanned 2026-08-27

Official links

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Swanage Primary School
URN: 150246
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Swanage
Postcode: BH19 2EY
Ofsted overall: Good (01/12/2019)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/150246/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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