Swanwick School and Sports College

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Swanwick School and Sports College is a special school in Alfreton for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils enjoy school. They feel happy and safe. Pupils and staff have positive and productive relationships. Pupils know there are members of staff who will listen to them if they have a concern. Staff help pupils to succeed. Staff have high expectations of every pupil. The curriculum is designed to help pupils to thrive. They leave the school with a range of appropriate qualifications, including accreditation in both English and mathematics. Several gain GCSE grades in both subjects. Pupils are very well prepared for adult life. Pupils enjoy their lessons and understand how learning in school will help them in the future. Staff help pupils develop their reading, writing, communication and mathematical knowledge and skills in a variety of situations. Pupils behave exceptionally well in class and around the school. They are respectful and kind. Pupils understand the importance of coming to school often. Most pupils are rarely absent, and many have exceptional attendance. Pupils are keen not to miss their learning. They understand they will need excellent attendance when they move on to college and employment. Pupils are supported to develop positive characteristics. They are keen to exhibit the 'Learning Heroes' of bravery, communication, creativity, independence, knowledge, resilience, responsibility and teamwork. Staff reward pupils when they display these important character traits.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

14 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score3.3

3.3, 42.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.31

0.31, 3.78 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

101 pupils on roll, with places for 100

Eligible for free school meals60.4%

60.4%, 33.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Swanwick School and Sports College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Alfreton Park Community Special School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard0% met the expected standard
Jasmine House School5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Alderwasley Hall School5 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 8.0
Progression 2 Work6 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Westbourne School6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 1.3

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle England
Address
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AR
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
113033

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.