Mary Swanwick Primary School
92%
Capacity
242
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Mary Swanwick Primary School
Mary Swanwick Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mary Swanwick Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Parr, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2728th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 25 in Chesterfield.
Mary Swanwick Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mary Swanwick Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, Mary Swanwick Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street North, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S41 9QW |
| Headteacher | Katie Parr |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.8% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 262 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2728th of 13,686
Nationally
238th of 1,353
In East Midlands
2nd of 25
In Chesterfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street North, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S41 9QW
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