Schools in Swanage, South West (2025)
5 schools · 920 students · 5 academy · median Pupils on roll 175.
Swanage, in South West, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 920 students. By level there are 4 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Swanage's schools is 175, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers (66.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage (41.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and Swanage Primary School (28.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Swanage School (349 students), Swanage Primary School (222 students), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage (175 students).
Ranked schools in Swanage
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 166St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton MatraversSwanage · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 241St Mary's Catholic Primary School, SwanageSwanage · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 328Swanage Primary SchoolSwanage · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 427Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolSwanage · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 89 students
- 523The Swanage SchoolSwanage · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 349 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers Swanage · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Swanage · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 3 | Swanage Primary School Swanage · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 28.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 4 | Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School Swanage · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89 |
| 5 | The Swanage School Swanage · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 349 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Swanage side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Swanage?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers is the highest-ranked school in Swanage with a Success Index (England) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Swanage?
Swanage has 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) educating 920 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Swanage?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Swanage is 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.