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Excellence at The Swan: Latest KS4 Exam Results
The Swan School is incredibly proud to share the outstanding achievements of our students in their Key Stage 4 (GCSE) examinations. As one of Oxford's newest secondary schools, these results reflect the hard work of our second-ever graduating cohort and the high academic standards we foster within our community.
Our students have significantly outperformed both local and national averages across all key performance metrics, securing the qualifications they need to unlock ambitious futures in our Sixth Form and beyond.
Headline Performance Measures
The following data highlights how The Swan School compares to the Oxfordshire local authority average and the national average for all state schools in England.
| Performance Measure | The Swan School | Oxfordshire Average | England Average |
| Attainment 8 Score | 55.3 | 46.3 | 45.9 |
| Grade 5+ English & Maths | 68.3% | 48.3% | 45.2% |
| Entering EBacc | 87.5% | 36.5% | 40.5% |
| EBacc Average Point Score | 5.43 | 4.14 | 4.08 |
Key Highlights
Exceptional Attainment
With an Attainment 8 score of 55.3, our students achieve nearly 10 points higher than the national average. This score measures achievement across eight subjects, including English, Maths, and a range of sciences, languages, and humanities.
Mastery in Core Subjects
A remarkable 68.3% of our students achieved a Grade 5 or above (defined as a "strong pass") in both English and Mathematics. This is 23 percentage points higher than the national average for state schools, ensuring our leavers are exceptionally well-prepared for higher-level study.
Commitment to the EBacc
At The Swan, we believe in a broad and rigorous academic curriculum. This is reflected in our EBacc entry rate of 87.5%, which is more than double the national average. By excelling in the English Baccalaureate pillars—English, Maths, Sciences, Languages, and History or Geography—our students maintain a competitive edge for university admissions.
Celebrating Our Students
These grades are the culmination of five years of dedication. Despite starting their secondary journey amidst a global pandemic, our students have shown immense resilience. We are delighted that 40% of all exams were graded at the highest levels (7-9), providing an optimistic future for every individual in our care.
NOTE ON PROGRESS 8: DUE TO THE DISRUPTION CAUSED BY COVID-19, THERE IS NO KS2 BASELINE DATA AVAILABLE TO CALCULATE PROGRESS 8 SCORES FOR THE 2024/25 AND 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEARS. HOWEVER, OUR HIGH ATTAINMENT SCORES DEMONSTRATE THE SIGNIFICANT VALUE ADDED DURING OUR STUDENTS' TIME AT THE SWAN.
