Swanwick Hall School vs The Ripley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swanwick Hall School
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,025 students
The Ripley Academy
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
920 students
| Measure | Swanwick Hall School Alfreton, East Midlands | The Ripley Academy Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #216 of 329 | #187 of 329 |
| National rank | #2782 of 4,090 | #2319 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,025 | 920 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 920 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.88 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 25.7 | 28.4 |
| town | Alfreton | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.swanwickhall.ttct.co.uk/ | ripleyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Ripley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 33.3).
- •Swanwick Hall School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 920.
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 Swanwick Hall School better than The Ripley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Ripley Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 33.3 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 Swanwick Hall School and The Ripley Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swanwick Hall School: 1,025. The Ripley Academy: 920. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swanwick Hall School and The Ripley Academy rank in East Midlands?
Swanwick Hall School is 216th of 329 and The Ripley Academy is 187th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).