Oakthorpe Primary School, Swadlincote

From the headteacher's welcome: "Oakthorpe Primary School sits at the heart of the village in Oakthorpe and is so much more than just a school- we are a family . We are made up of around 90 incredible pupils, a team of dedicated staff, supportive parents and our trust, Rise Multi Academy Trust."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics and running.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Oakthorpe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Oakthorpe Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oakthorpe Primary School are Donisthorpe Primary School (0.7 miles, 81% reading, 73% maths); Measham Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (1 mile, Good, 95% reading, 90% maths); and Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 60% maths).

Oakthorpe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Oakthorpe Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakthorpe Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (73%).

10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (10%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 6 (7.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Oakthorpe Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oakthorpe Primary School.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Street (adjacent), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Oakthorpe Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.