The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 274
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Catherine Hollis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
September 2004 | Inspection
Location
Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Linnet Independent Learning Centre
Independent · 1.1km away
Pegasus School
Independent · 2.5km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Pennine Way Junior Academy
Primary · 2.9km away
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.9km away
Albert Village Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Linton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linton Primary School?
Linton Primary School currently has 274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linton Primary School take?
Linton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Linton Primary School?
Linton Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE12 6QA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Linton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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