Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School is a primary school in Mexborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 3rd of 10 primary schools in Mexborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 February 2015, report published 10 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
This is a welcoming school. Pupils behave well in class and around school. They are polite and friendly. Pupils enjoy coming to school. New pupils settle in quickly. Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. They enjoy taking on leadership roles. This helps them to contribute positively to developing the school. For example, members of the school council have worked with their peers and school leaders to revise the school's rules. Parents and carers value being part of the school's community. They recognise how the school fosters partnership between home and school. Many parents who provided feedback during the inspection commented favourably on the caring and nurturing environment that the school provides. They appreciate being able to speak to their child's class teacher if they are concerned about something. The school has high expectations for pupils. However, pupils' achievement in national tests over the past two years indicate that some pupils achieve less well than expected by the time they leave the school. The school has developed strategies to overcome barriers to pupils achieving. Despite this, further refinement of the school's practice is required for its ambition to be realised.
What the school should improve
- The school does not consistently identify the steps it needs to take to support pupils with SEND. For some pupils, it is not clear what actions are needed to support their learning effectively. The school should make sure that it consistently and accurately identifies the most important steps that pupils with SEND need and ensure that these are clearly communicated to, and implemented, by staff.
- Teachers do not consistently check what pupils already know and can do. Some pupils are given work that does not challenge them enough. Others complete work that is too difficult. The school should continue to refine its strategies to ensure that teachers provide work that accurately meets pupils' needs.
- Systems and processes to review the impact of the school's actions are not refined enough. This prevents the school from sharply identifying aspects of its work that require further development. Leaders, including those with responsibility for governance, should refine the way they check on the impact of their actions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
313 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Swinton Queen Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Wath Victoria Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Cotton
- Phone
- 01709874418
- Address
- Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8HF
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 143652
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.