David Nieper Academy vs Swanwick Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
810 students
Swanwick Hall School
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,025 students
| Measure | David Nieper Academy Alfreton, East Midlands | Swanwick Hall School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 329 | #216 of 329 |
| National rank | #3322 of 4,090 | #2782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 810 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | 22.8 | 25.7 |
| town | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | davidnieper.academy/ | www.swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swanwick Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 23.0).
- •Swanwick Hall School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 810.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David Nieper Academy better than Swanwick Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanwick Hall School ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are David Nieper Academy and Swanwick Hall School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
David Nieper Academy: 810. Swanwick Hall School: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do David Nieper Academy and Swanwick Hall School rank in East Midlands?
David Nieper Academy is 270th of 329 and Swanwick Hall School is 216th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).