The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Karen Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8HE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School?
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School take?
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School?
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE12 8HE, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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