Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School, Swadlincote

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our happy and caring Church of England School, part of The John Taylor Multi Academy Trust of Schools We are very proud to have received a GOOD judgement in our recent Ofsted inspection (October 2023) and an outstanding grade in our most recent SIAMS inspection in 2017 and we are excited tell you more about our fantastic school."

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School are Thomas Russell Junior School (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 84% maths); Thomas Russell Infants School (1.6 miles, Good); Rosliston CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 86% maths); and Drakelow Park Flying High Academy (1.9 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School.

Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School is one of 21 schools run by John Taylor MAT, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 10 (7.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bells End Road (opposite), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

In 2024/25, Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School issued 2 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.