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The Sweyne Park School

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The Sweyne Park School

Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.5%
Basics 9-5
46.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.146.4
2023/2440.246.4
2024/2544.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.310.00
2023/24-0.380.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.5%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
20.2%
EBacc 9-4
32.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.67
A*-A Grades
20.9%
A*-B Grades
37.3%
AAB+ %
12.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 93 students entered

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About The Sweyne Park School

The Sweyne Park School is a secondary school in Rayleigh, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 142 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. The school has around 1,422 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2010 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Sweyne Park School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Sweyne Park School

What is The Sweyne Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Sweyne Park School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Sweyne Park School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 142 responses): 82% of parents would recommend The Sweyne Park School.
What are The Sweyne Park School's latest exam results?
The Sweyne Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Sweyne Park School located?
The Sweyne Park School is a secondary school in Rayleigh, Essex (SS6 9BZ).
How many pupils attend The Sweyne Park School?
The Sweyne Park School has around 1,422 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sweyne Park School with other schools?
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