Which is the best primary school in Swadlincote?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Donisthorpe Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Swadlincote, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Swadlincote ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Swadlincote?

23 primary schools in Swadlincote published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Swadlincote, ranked

The 23 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Donisthorpe Primary School
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4%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
2
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Foundation school

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
3
Linton Primary School
Foundation school

6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
4
Snarestone Church of England School
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6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
5
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
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10%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
Moira Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
7
Albert Village Primary School
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3%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
8
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
9
Rosliston CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
10
Measham Church of England Primary School
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14%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
11
Pennine Way Junior Academy
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3%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
12
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
13
Oakthorpe Primary School
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0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
14
Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
15
Overseal Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
16
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
17
Eureka Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
18
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School
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11%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
19
Newhall Junior School
Academy sponsor led

1%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
20
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
21
Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
22
St George's CofE Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

34%

expected standard
23
Springfield Junior School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

32%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Swadlincote?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Donisthorpe Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Swadlincote, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Swadlincote ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Swadlincote?: 23 primary schools in Swadlincote published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.