The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7AH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School take?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE12 7AH, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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