Swanwick Hall School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AE |
| Phone | 01773602106 |
| Reference Number | 142741 |
Swanwick Hall School is performing at a good overall level, demonstrating effective leadership and a broad curriculum that engages students across various subjects. The school has high expectations for its pupils, who generally feel safe and supported. Although there are notable strengths, particularly in the sixth-form provision and personal development, concerns have been raised regarding behaviour management and attendance, especially among vulnerable students. This inspection represents the school's first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing context for some of the challenges encountered.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1095 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.31%
Girls: 51.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 89 | 183 |
| 8 | 87 | 86 | 173 |
| 9 | 104 | 103 | 207 |
| 10 | 98 | 103 | 201 |
| 11 | 92 | 101 | 193 |
| 12 | 25 | 46 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Swanwick Hall School | |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with a wide range of subjects
- Strong sixth-form provision with effective teacher-student relationships
- Implementation of a new assessment and feedback approach
- Effective strategies for supporting students' personal development
- Active participation in extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour management strategies are not consistently effective for all students
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly, missing out on learning
- Strategic oversight of SEND support is not fully embedded
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.5% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.67 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.13 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 73 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Swanwick Primary School
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ |
0.4 miles |
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Somerlea Park Junior School
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE |
1.21 miles |
|
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LY |
1.23 miles |
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School
West Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EW |
1.25 miles |
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Kingdom Christian School
2,Derby Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AQ |
1.33 miles |
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Riddings Junior School
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BW |
1.41 miles |
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Alfreton Nursery School
Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH |
1.45 miles |
|
Lons Infant School
Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SE |
1.48 miles |
|
Woodbridge Junior School
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
1.49 miles |
|
Croft Infant School
Marshall Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7BW |
1.55 miles |
|
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Dannah Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BD |
1.58 miles |
|
Leys Junior School
Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HA |
1.83 miles |
|
Ripley Nursery School
Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE |
1.88 miles |
|
Copthorne Community Infant School
Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7FF |
1.99 miles |
|
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street, Ironville, Derbyshire, NG16 5NB |
2.07 miles |
|
Ripley Junior School
Poplar Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PN |
2.07 miles |
|
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Firs Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EN |
2.08 miles |
|
Ripley Infant School
Kirk Close, Off Highfield Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RY |
2.1 miles |
|
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Whitegates, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9QD |
2.22 miles |
|
South Wingfield Primary School
Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ |
2.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
0.33 miles |
|
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL |
1.49 miles |
|
David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
1.55 miles |
|
The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
1.96 miles |
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Frederick Gent School
Mansfield Road, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER |
3.29 miles |
|
Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW |
3.72 miles |
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Aldercar High School
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL |
4.01 miles |
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John Flamsteed Community School
Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NP |
4.08 miles |
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA |
4.09 miles |
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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA |
4.43 miles |
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Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School, 34 Ilkeston Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DT |
4.64 miles |
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Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR |
4.87 miles |
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Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ |
4.94 miles |