The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Santy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Three Trees Infant Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Ashby Hastings Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Albert Village Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moira Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moira Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moira Primary School?
Moira Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moira Primary School take?
Moira Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moira Primary School?
Moira Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE12 6EX, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moira Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moira Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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