Swavesey Primary School

Swavesey Primary School is a local-authority-maintained primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in Swavesey near Cambridge and serving the rural communities of Swavesey and Lolworth. With approximately 311 pupils, the school provides a warm, stimulating and imaginative environment in which children are encouraged to enjoy learning, develop lifelong skills and achieve their full potential. Its ethos centres on high aspirations, practical learning and strong partnerships with families.

The school offers a broad, challenging and practical curriculum designed to engage children across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Its wraparound care provision supports both preschool and primary-aged children, with purpose-built indoor facilities and valuable outdoor space. Close collaboration with parents and the surrounding rural community is central to school life, helping to create a welcoming setting in which children can feel secure, included and ready to learn.

Working at Swavesey Primary School means joining a happy, friendly and supportive team committed to children’s wellbeing and development. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, a purposeful working environment and access to training support, including for suitable candidates who are new to Early Years or playwork. As a maintained school, it also offers relevant local-authority employment benefits, alongside potential flexibility for colleagues seeking part-week working arrangements.