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Swanwick Primary School
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
409
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. While the percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 57%, which places it in the top 70% nationally, the higher standard attainment is notably lower at just 9%. Overall, parents can feel confident in the school's positive environment and commitment to education, despite some room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (125 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
99%
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.07234, -1.40620 · DE55 1BZ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112500
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanwick Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swanwick Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Swanwick Primary School a good school?
Swanwick Primary School scores 56.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Swanwick Primary School?
Based on 125 Ofsted Parent View responses, Swanwick Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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