Swanwick School and Sports College
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hayes Lane Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AR |
| Phone | 01773602198 |
| Reference Number | 113033 |
Swanwick School and Sports College continues to maintain the high standards set at its last inspection, having been previously rated outstanding. Pupils at the school are generally happy and feel safe, benefiting from strong relationships with staff and a supportive environment conducive to learning. The curriculum is robust and effectively prepares students for adult life by fostering essential skills and knowledge, especially in literacy and numeracy. Positive behavior is evident among pupils, alongside consistently high attendance rates.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 94 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.47%
Girls: 25.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| 10 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations from staff for pupil success.
- Strong support for pupils' personal development.
- Effective preparation of pupils for future education and adult life.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Robust curriculum that meets diverse needs of students.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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