Overseal 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 · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Overseal Primary School excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, especially those who need extra help. The school has a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel valued and enjoy learning together. Parents can be confident their child will receive expert support tailored to their individual needs, combined with a rich range of enrichment activities including music, theatre and outdoor learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils with bespoke plans and specialist staff training
- Strong inclusive ethos where all pupils feel valued and supported to succeed
- Well-designed curriculum with continuous improvements, particularly in mathematics
- Excellent attendance rates and positive pupil behaviour embedded through clear routines and kindness values
- Rich enrichment programme including theatre, choir, music lessons, sports competitions and forest school
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of spelling is not as effective as other areas of the curriculum
- Teachers occasionally miss when pupils forget or misunderstand something they have been taught, leading to knowledge gaps
- Some pupils have not yet secured accurate spelling skills
- Attendance for pupils with SEND has historically been below national averages, though this is being addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all staff actively identify and manage concerns, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Live theatre, school choir (performs at local venues and national choral festivals), musical instrument lessons (all pupils), sports competitions, forest school
Overseal Primary School is a well-led school where pupils thrive in a highly inclusive community. Leaders have a strong commitment to supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they achieve and shine.
At a Glance
25.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 70%. Maths has declined from 90% to 53%. Writing has declined from 86% to 70%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Swadlincote
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swadlincote
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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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
5.29682%
Overall absence
12.56831%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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