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Swanwick Hall School
- Secondary
- Swanwick DE55 1AE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Younger pupils benefit from a timetabled enrichment programme to develop talents and interests.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is calm and orderly; however, not all pupils are satisfied with how bullying incidents are managed.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers address misconceptions well and motivate students to excel. Inconsistencies remain across subject areas.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent stated their child has good relationships with teachers and the pastoral manager in the sixth form.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents would like more information about the behavior systems in place.
Communication: Some parents feel that leaders do not always quickly deal with bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised expectations of behavior and conduct, impacting positively on behavior in lessons.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Many older pupils feel positive about new behavior policies, though impact is yet to be seen widely.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils have lessons about keeping themselves safe and recognize the importance of these sessions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: While many pupils feel that teachers deal with bullying effectively, this is not the case for all pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to choir, chamber orchestra, baking, sports leadership, and codebreaking.
Career Counselling Services: There is a careers programme where pupils hear from various speakers about career options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students have weekly meetings with a mentor for next steps preparation.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategic management for SEND is not fully embedded, risking pupils missing support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils have access to a broad curriculum including a wide range of GCSE and A-level subjects.
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Swanwick Hall School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1115 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 6.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 1 | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 3 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 7 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 42.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 7 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 16 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 44.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 14.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.79% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.4 | 29.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.19 | 29.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 11.9% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 57.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 24.05% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.68% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.55 | 33.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.84 | 31.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 15.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 56 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 58.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.91% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.45 1 | 29.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.12 3 | 29.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.6% | 10.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 226 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 57.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 27% | 13.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 6.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.31 2 | 29.21 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.22 3 | 29.52 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 13.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 29.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 16.07% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.73 | 28.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.14 | 30.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.5% | 13.19% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 33.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 10.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 19.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.93% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swanwick Hall School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
