The Swanage School
Free schools
Swanage, BH19 2PH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
15 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
349
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
11.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 39.5 | 36.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 27% | 20% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 38% | 28% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 | -0.28 | — |
38% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Cornerstone Academy · 7.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- The Purbeck School · 7.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Poole High School · 7.8 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 8.7 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth · 9.2 mi · Good
- Parkstone Grammar School · 9.3 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
The neighbourhood
The Swanage School is in Swanage (typical home £364,625, crime low).
What is The Swanage School's Ofsted rating?
The Swanage School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Swanage School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Swanage School is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.