SchoolScoresBlackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
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Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, DE11 8AB
01283 217702 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
40% — 23 points below the Leicestershire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 40% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 29.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 1.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.2% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Moira Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Three Trees Infant Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion)
- Three Trees CofE Junior Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashby Hastings Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Ashby Hill Top Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albert Village Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartshorne CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcote Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 20% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eureka Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Blackfordby St Margaret's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145084.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.