The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Parr (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mary Swanwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mary Swanwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mary Swanwick Primary School?
Mary Swanwick Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mary Swanwick Primary School take?
Mary Swanwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mary Swanwick Primary School?
Mary Swanwick Primary School is in Chesterfield, S41 9QW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mary Swanwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mary Swanwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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