Riddings Infant and Nursery School vs Swanwick Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
Swanwick Hall School
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,025 students
| Measure | Riddings Infant and Nursery School Alfreton, East Midlands | Swanwick Hall School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1209 of 1,516 | #216 of 329 |
| National rank | #12838 of 15,697 | #2782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.riddingsinfantandnursery.co.uk/ | www.swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swanwick Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 26.9).
- •Swanwick Hall School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 201.
- •Riddings Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Swanwick Hall School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riddings Infant and Nursery School better than Swanwick Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanwick Hall School ranks higher (33.3 vs 26.9 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 Riddings Infant and Nursery School and Swanwick Hall School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School: 201. Swanwick Hall School: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riddings Infant and Nursery School and Swanwick Hall School rank in East Midlands?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School is 1209th of 1,516 and Swanwick Hall School is 216th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).