Swanwick School and Sports College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
96
AGES
5 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/03/2019)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
43.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
49%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Hayes Lane
Swanwick
Alfreton
DE55 1AR
01773602198

School Description

Swanwick School and Sports College is an average-sized community day special school maintained by the local authority. In September 2013, a new provision known as The Hub was opened to cater for pupils with high functioning autism who are unable to sustain a mainstream placement. Currently 17 pupils are attached to The Hub; the majority access the curriculum for at least part of the week within the main part of the school. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs for a range of complex learning difficulties. The school’s profile has changed significantly over the last year and now the majority have communication difficulties and autism spectrum conditions. Smaller proportions of pupils have severe learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, medical conditions, and behaviour, emotional and social difficulties. Previously, the greater proportion of pupils were those with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties. Pupils are referred by the local authority and usually admitted in September each year. Some pupils are admitted at other times during the year. Approximately two thirds of pupils are boys. The large majority of pupils are in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Two primary classes operate, catering for pupils from Year 1 onwards. Few pupils are from ethnic minority backgrounds and none speak English as an additional language. The large majority are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is well above the national average. The pupil premium is additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or who are looked after by the local authority. The school is in receipt of the Year 7 ‘catch-up’ funding and the primary school physical education and sport premium. The school does not use any alternative provision. The school accesses off site provision for physical education activities within the Amber Valley School Sports Partnership. The school has specialist status in Sports and English and holds a number of awards including Artsmark, Youth Sports Trust Gold Partner Status and Investors in People.

Swanwick School and Sports College Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 27% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 13-04-2019

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