FavSchools
Map

The Swanage School

Secondary

The Swanage School

High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH

Free schools
Pupils
339
Ages
11-16
FSM
31.9%
Attainment 8
36.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.3%
Basics 9-5
18.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.2%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
2.9%
EBacc 9-4
2.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About The Swanage School

The Swanage School is a secondary school in Swanage, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.8. The school has around 339 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Swanage School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Swanage School

What is The Swanage School's Ofsted rating?
The Swanage School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Swanage School's latest exam results?
The Swanage School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Swanage School located?
The Swanage School is a secondary school in Swanage, Dorset (BH19 2PH).
How many pupils attend The Swanage School?
The Swanage School has around 339 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Swanage School with other schools?
View The Swanage School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.