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Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.8 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
94
Capacity
94
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance shows areas for improvement, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 3.3 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. This might be a consideration for parents prioritizing academic outcomes alongside a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 17 March 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Location
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53.07374, -1.38889 · DE55 1AR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN113033
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanwick School and Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Swanwick School and Sports College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2015.
Is Swanwick School and Sports College a good school?
Swanwick School and Sports College scores 60.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 School and Sports College?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Swanwick School and Sports College receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Swanwick School and Sports College in GCSEs?
Swanwick School and Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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