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Mary Swanwick Primary School

Chesterfield, S41 9QWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2728 of 13,686 nationally

About Mary Swanwick Primary School

Mary Swanwick Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Chesterfield, part of the Derbyshire local authority, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 262 pupils and currently enrols 242, meaning it is running close to full but with a small number of spaces still available. However, the demand is notably high: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 53 total applications for just 30 places, with 36 of those coming as first preferences. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 1.77, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The school’s intake also reflects a significant level of disadvantage — 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-average economic need. This context makes its academic performance all the more striking.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Street North, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S41 9QW
HeadteacherKatie Parr
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils242
Free School Meals (FSM)43.8%
School Capacity242 / 262 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Mary Swanwick Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.