Mary Swanwick Primary School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mary Swanwick Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 11th of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
This is a happy school where children enjoy their learning. Pupils understand the school's ethos of 'learning together; helping one another to achieve our best'. The pupils we talked to showed care and concern for each other and said that their teachers are supportive. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Staff are determined that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to flourish. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are proud of their school. They said that they would 'definitely' recommend the school to another child. The pupils spoken to said that bullying rarely happens. Pupils respect differences between people. Pupils commented that: 'Different kinds of people are welcome here. It's not about looks, but about how you treat people.' There are a range of leadership roles that pupils can benefit from. These include being a member of the school council, a librarian or a friendship ambassador. Pupils take pride in these roles and feel valued by the school. Parents and carers are positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'Mary Swanwick is a fantastic school where children get the opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.'
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not equally effective in all parts of the curriculum. Sometimes teachers do not check pupils' responses to tasks or check that pupils have responded to feedback. Leaders must ensure that assessment is well planned, that misconceptions are identified and quickly addressed, and that school policies are consistently applied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
239 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Mary Swanwick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cavendish Junior School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| New Whittington Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Brimington Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Newbold CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Parr
- Phone
- 01246450597
- Address
- Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QW
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 143578
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.