The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Wray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwanwick Hall School
Secondary · 636m away
Swanwick School and Sports College
Special school · 1.2km away
Lons Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 2.4km away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.5km away
Somerlea Park Junior School
Primary · 2.6km away
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Special school · 2.6km away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swanwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swanwick Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swanwick Primary School?
Swanwick Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanwick Primary School take?
Swanwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swanwick Primary School?
Swanwick Primary School is in Alfreton, DE55 1BZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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