Swalwell Primary School
South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swalwell Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 85th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 3 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils thrive at Swalwell Primary School. Every decision that is made in the school is underpinned by the school's values, specifically that pupils have 'the right to learn, to be safe, to be heard, to be happy, and to be me'. Staff are relentless in their work to ensure that these values apply equally to all pupils, irrespective of the barriers they may face in life. Leaders have carefully identified what pupils need to learn. Teachers help pupils to learn effectively. Teaching assistants support pupils well. As a result, pupils are developing knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide range of subjects, and they are well prepared for the next stage of their education and life. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are included in learning or in the many enrichment activities on offer. This is an inclusive school. Staff and leaders extend their support to families and the wider community. Pupils get along well with each other. Where pupils need additional support to do well, their friends and classmates step forward to provide it. As one pupil noted, 'By working together, we can all succeed.' Poor behaviour in both lessons and around school is rare.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a small number of subjects has not been redeveloped. As a result, pupils' learning in these subjects is not as strong as the subjects where development work has taken place. Leaders should ensure that the curriculums in the remaining subjects are developed to the same high standard as those already completed.
- Teachers do not consistently consider how to support pupils to remember learning in the longer term. As a result, pupils sometimes have gaps in prior knowledge, which makes new learning more difficult. Leaders should ensure that teachers support pupils to remember, in the longer term, the important knowledge and skills that pupils need to be successful in their later learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Swalwell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Fellside Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Rachel Hocking
- Phone
- 01914334000
- Address
- South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3HZ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108342
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.