The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
105
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kay Methven
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Newhall Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Junior School
Primary · Very close
Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
The Pingle School
Secondary · 401m away
The Pingle Academy
Secondary · 401m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 659m away
Eureka Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Catholic Academy?
St Edward's Catholic Academy currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Catholic Academy take?
St Edward's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Catholic Academy?
St Edward's Catholic Academy is in Swadlincote, DE11 0BD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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