The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Weaver
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Chesterfield Avenue, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMercia Academy
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William Allitt School
Secondary · Very close
Newhall Infant School
Primary · Very close
Esteem South Academy
Academy · Very close
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Primary · 740m away
The Pingle School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Pingle Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newhall Junior School?
Newhall Junior School currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newhall Junior School take?
Newhall Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newhall Junior School?
Newhall Junior School is in Swadlincote, DE11 0TR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newhall Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Newhall Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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