Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Swanwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
Swanwick Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Ripley, East Midlands | Swanwick Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #586 of 1,516 | #730 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7432 of 15,697 | #8891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ripley | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-johns.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.swanwick.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 46.0).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Swanwick Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 359.
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 Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Swanwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.6 vs 46.0 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 Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Swanwick Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 359. Swanwick Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Swanwick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 586th of 1,516 and Swanwick Primary School is 730th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).