The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 40.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwanwick School and Sports College
Special school · 531m away
Swanwick Primary School
Primary · 636m away
Somerlea Park Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 2.1km away
Riddings Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lons Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Swanwick Hall School a selective school?
No. Swanwick Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swanwick Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Swanwick Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swanwick Hall School?
Swanwick Hall School currently has 1,095 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanwick Hall School take?
Swanwick Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swanwick Hall School?
Swanwick Hall School is in Alfreton, DE55 1AE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanwick Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Swanwick Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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