Swadlincote primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. Hartshorne CofE Primary School, Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School, and Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 82% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 28 schools serving Swadlincote and surrounding villages, families have extensive choice across this South Derbyshire market town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Albert Village Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | St George's CofE Primary School, Swadlincote | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Donisthorpe Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hartshorne CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Linton Primary School, Swadlincote | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #18 | Measham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Eureka Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Pennine Way Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Moira Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | St Edward's Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Newhall Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Newhall Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Oakthorpe Primary School, Swadlincote | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Overseal Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Rosliston CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.7/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Snarestone Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Springfield Junior School, Swadlincote | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Three Trees CofE Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 1.7/10Rebuilding |
| N/A | Three Trees Infant Academy | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 2/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
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