The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mrs Kathy Dingle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Coton Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School take?
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School?
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School is in Swadlincote, DE12 8NL, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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