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The Swan School is a non-selective free school. It has about 860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of River Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Cherwell School, Cheney School, Gosford Hill School, The Oxford Academy and Wheatley Park School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | The Cherwell School | |
| 1.5 | Cheney School | |
| 2.1 | Oxford Spires Academy | |
| 2.4 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 3.4 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 3.5 | Gosford Hill School | |
| 3.5 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 4.6 | Wheatley Park School | |
| 6.1 | Bartholomew School | |
| 6.5 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 6.9 | The Marlborough Church of England School | |
| 6.9 | John Mason School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average. Progress is above average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: There is no destinations information for this school.
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