The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Fern Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Belmont Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 847m away
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 847m away
Eureka Primary School
Primary · 879m away
The Pingle School
Secondary · 915m away
The Pingle Academy
Secondary · 915m away
Granville Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Belmont Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belmont Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belmont Primary School?
Belmont Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belmont Primary School take?
Belmont Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belmont Primary School?
Belmont Primary School is in DE11 8JZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belmont Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Belmont Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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