The short version
77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Machell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8BZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School?
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School take?
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School?
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE12 8BZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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