St George's CofE Primary School, Swadlincote
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St George's creates a happy, safe environment where children thrive both emotionally and academically. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and provides strong pastoral support that values pupils' wellbeing. Children develop real confidence and independence through meaningful leadership opportunities, learning to contribute to their school community.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupils' understanding of important knowledge over time
- Effective teaching of reading with proficient phonics routines supporting early readers
- Strong pastoral support that prioritises pupils' mental health alongside academic success
- Pupils develop independence and live out school values through leadership roles like 'mini leaders' and eco-ambassadors
- Staff apply behaviour expectations consistently, creating orderly and studious learning time
Areas for Improvement
- Checks of pupils' understanding are not always completed or acted on quickly enough, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed promptly
- Some pupils need further stretch after securing required learning, while others move on before fully understanding new concepts
- School does not identify certain areas requiring improvement as swiftly as it could, particularly in pastoral care, meaning key actions are not consistently prioritised
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Mini leaders programme teaching Year 1 pupils, eco-ambassadors programme, school council, classroom monitors, collective worship roles
St George's CofE Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils are happy and safe, learning an ambitious curriculum and typically achieving well. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action since its previous inspection.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 60%. Maths has declined from 71% to 43%. Writing has declined from 59% to 51%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
198 pupils
210 capacity
12 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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.44464%
Overall absence
10.52632%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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