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Swanwick School and Sports College
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Outstanding teaching provides pupils with the necessary skills to make exceptional progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, confident, and very polite.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Routines are firmly established, enabling all pupils to settle quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very well supported by leaders and are happy in their roles.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers build on previous learning, stimulating understanding and enjoyment.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders provide training which supports staff's work with pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are very supportive and involved in their children's progress.
Communication with Parents: Parents feel well informed about their child's progress and well-being.
Parent Satisfaction: 'Choosing this school for my child is one of the best decisions we ever made.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge leaders appropriately to ensure pupil interests.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership encourages and supports senior and middle leaders' skill development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is effective with protocols ensuring pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Excellent behaviour; pupils show pride in their school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with detailed incident logs.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a variety of activities including work experience.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Staff support pupils to prepare for their next steps.
Career Counselling Services: Discussions help pupils make informed choices for future steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Vast majority move on to college or sixth-form places.
Support for SEND: Pastoral team ensures pupils and families receive appropriate support.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 offers academic and vocational options including GCSEs, BTECs, and functional skills.
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Swanwick School and Sports College is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 96 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Since September 2011, I have had the honour of serving as the headteacher of Swanwick School & Sports College. My name is Chris Greenhough.
We hope that you may get a sense of the opportunities we can provide for our young people from our website.
Our curriculum is centred on the needs of our students, but it emphasises maximising each student's academic potential while also fostering their independence and life skills.
At SSSC, students make exceptional progress and have access to a wide range of relevant credentials, such as GCSEs, Entry Level credentials, Functional Skills, and Princes Trust certification.
Our pastoral team, which includes the head of school, the SENCo, the family liaison worker, and the positive support lead, makes sure that we address the social and emotional needs of our students and, whenever possible, assist families.
I am proud of the work we accomplish at the school, so if you believe your kid will benefit from attending, please call the school at 01773 602198 to set up a visit or get more information.
Each student will enjoy their time in school and have a plethora of fond memories and important experiences to look back on.
acquire the life skills, credentials, and self-worth necessary to reach their full potential and take advantage of further chances in adulthood.
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We hope that you may get a sense of the opportunities we can provide for our young people from our website.
Our curriculum is centred on the needs of our students, but it emphasises maximising each student's academic potential while also fostering their independence and life skills.
At SSSC, students make exceptional progress and have access to a wide range of relevant credentials, such as GCSEs, Entry Level credentials, Functional Skills, and Princes Trust certification.
Our pastoral team, which includes the head of school, the SENCo, the family liaison worker, and the positive support lead, makes sure that we address the social and emotional needs of our students and, whenever possible, assist families.
I am proud of the work we accomplish at the school, so if you believe your kid will benefit from attending, please call the school at 01773 602198 to set up a visit or get more information.
Each student will enjoy their time in school and have a plethora of fond memories and important experiences to look back on.
acquire the life skills, credentials, and self-worth necessary to reach their full potential and take advantage of further chances in adulthood.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-16 | 2-19 | 5-20 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.1 | 6.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -1.69 | 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 | 2.5 | 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 | 0% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 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 | 92% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -2 | 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 | 1.2 | 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 | 0% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 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 | 67% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 58% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -2.15 | 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 | 4.1 | 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 | 0% | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 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 | 0% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.37 | 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 | 83% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -1.93 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 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 | 11 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 27% | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -2.29 | 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 | 2.8 | 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 | 0% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 | 100% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 93% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.79% | 2.45% |
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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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swanwick School and Sports College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1