Best primary schools in Somercotes and Swanwick (2026)
Somercotes and Swanwick has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Somerlea Park Junior School, in the top 55% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 46% in England |
Somerlea Park Junior School Somercotes and Swanwick |
64% | 51% | 3% | Report card | |
2 Bottom 27% in England |
Swanwick Primary School Somercotes and Swanwick |
54% | 57% | 9% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 24% in England |
Riddings Junior School Somercotes and Swanwick |
53% | 56% | 4% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Somercotes and Swanwick?
On exam results over the last three years, Somerlea Park Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in Somercotes and Swanwick, in the top 55% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.