Donisthorpe Primary School, Swadlincote
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Donisthorpe Primary School creates a calm, orderly learning environment where children thrive academically and socially. Teachers are experts in their subjects and use precise assessment to identify gaps and provide high-quality support. The school offers a wealth of enrichment activities and has successfully improved attendance by working closely with families.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with clear progression that helps pupils build on prior knowledge
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, with staff adapting teaching to help them access the full curriculum
- Expert teaching of reading through phonics, daily reading, and targeted support for those needing extra help
- Exceptional behaviour from early years to Year 6, with strong attendance improvements
- Excellent personal development opportunities including clubs, sports, and community involvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive sports, clubs at break and after school, community improvement projects
Donisthorpe Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are highly engaged in learning. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
14.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 81%. Maths has improved from 63% to 73%. Writing has improved from 57% to 81%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Swadlincote
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swadlincote
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.98978%
Overall absence
11.73184%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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