Special schoolData as of May 2026

Swanwick School and Sports College

Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AR

Community special school · Ages 5–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Swanwick School and Sports College, Alfreton

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	6.8	46.4
2024/25	3.3	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.36	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Swanwick Hall School

0.53 km away · Academy converter

Good

David Nieper Academy

2.3 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Alfreton Park Community Special School

2.4 km away · Community special school

Good

The Ripley Academy

3.21 km away · Academy converter

Good

Frederick Gent School

4.84 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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