Special schoolData as of May 2026

Swanwick School and Sports College

Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AR

A Outstanding-rated special school in Alfreton.

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

5-16

FSM

53.2%

Attainment 8

3.3

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

3.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.31

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

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About Swanwick School and Sports College

Swanwick School and Sports College is a secondary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 17 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. The school has around 94 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hayes Lane, Alfreton, DE55 1AR | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Swanwick School and Sports College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Swanwick School and Sports College

What is Swanwick School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?

Swanwick School and Sports College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Swanwick School and Sports College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 17 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Swanwick School and Sports College.

What are Swanwick School and Sports College's latest exam results?

Swanwick School and Sports College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Swanwick School and Sports College located?

Swanwick School and Sports College is a secondary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55 1AR).

How many pupils attend Swanwick School and Sports College?

Swanwick School and Sports College has around 94 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Swanwick School and Sports College with other schools?

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