Swanwick Hall School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AEOpen in maps

Swanwick Hall School is a secondary school in Alfreton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 24th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

193 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.6

42.6, 3.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.5%

41.5%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.7%

63.7%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc58%

58%, 17.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.88

3.88, 0.21 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

59 students

Average point score per A level entry25.69

25.69, 9.31 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,025 pupils on roll, with places for 1,257

Eligible for free school meals38.3%

38.3%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.6%

4.6%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Swanwick Hall School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
David Nieper Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.0
The Ripley Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.5
Frederick Gent School3 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standardAttainment 8: 46.3
Selston High School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.8
Aldercar High School4 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 33.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Howard
Phone
01773602106
Website
swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk
Address
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
142741

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.