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Swanwick Hall School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jonathan Fawcett

corporate_fareTHE TWO COUNTIES TRUST

location_onAlfreton, DE55 1AE

language Visit Website phone 1773602106

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,131

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Attainment 8

42.6

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Derbyshire

#2,157 of 3,216 nationally

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Swanwick Hall School is a Academy converter secondary school in Alfreton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Swanwick Hall School is an academy converter in Alfreton, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,095 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6, placing the school #28 in Derbyshire and #2,157 of 3,216 nationally. 41.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 26.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.44 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 14.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

41.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.4%

Entering EBacc58.00%

EBacc APS3.88

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.10%

EBacc APS3.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS3.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.93

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A5.0%

Achieving A*–B26.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate91.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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26 March 2019

Inspection Report

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07 April 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-08

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.9%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,095 pupils. During this period, there were 128 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,095	128	11.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,097	180	16.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,108	193	17.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,115	160	14.3%	7.1%	6
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,131	233	20.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,122	288	25.7%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,131	99	8.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,127	158	14.0%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,097	82	7.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,106	79	7.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,104	74	6.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,091	20	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,093	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,107	35	3.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,111	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,111	19	1.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,118	21	1.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,114	11	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,118	11	1.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,119	20	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,156	19	1.6%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,155	5	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,166	24	2.1%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,176	25	2.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,176	17	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,182	18	1.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 82 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree22%

agree27%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

agree21%

disagree29%

strongly disagree33%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree52%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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