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Mary Swanwick Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mary Swanwick Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

242

Pupils

262

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Mary Swanwick Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mary Swanwick Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Mary Swanwick Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QW
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
43.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143578

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If Mary Swanwick Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mary Swanwick Primary School

Is Mary Swanwick Primary School oversubscribed?

Mary Swanwick Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 262 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mary Swanwick Primary School?

Admission to Mary Swanwick Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mary Swanwick Primary School cover?

Mary Swanwick Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mary Swanwick Primary School?

Mary Swanwick Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.