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Swanwick Primary School Catchment Area

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

Swanwick Primary School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 409 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

383

Pupils

409

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Swanwick Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Swanwick Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 →

Swanwick Primary School — School Information

Full address
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BZ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
19.1% of pupils
DfE URN
112500

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Swanwick Primary School

Is Swanwick Primary School oversubscribed?

Swanwick Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 409 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Swanwick Primary School?

Admission to 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 Swanwick Primary School cover?

Swanwick Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Swanwick Primary School?

Swanwick Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.