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Donisthorpe Primary School

Academy converter · Swadlincote · DE12 7QF

Ages 4–11 · 207 pupils · Leicestershire

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Ofsted

Improved significantly

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-09-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.3%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
181

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

207 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
207
Boys / girls
110 / 97
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
207 / 210 (99%)
Free school meals
14%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Symphony Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jamie Williamson

Location

Address
Ashby Road, Donisthorpe
Postcode
DE12 7QF
Town
Swadlincote
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Leicestershire
District
North West Leicestershire
Constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, 207 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14%.

Open schools in Swadlincote
33
Primary schools in Swadlincote
28
Academies among open schools in Swadlincote
64% (21)
Open schools in DE12
14
Primary in DE12
13
Open schools in Leicestershire LA
328
Primary in Leicestershire LA
231

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Oakthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS253%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM30.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Moira Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Swadlincote · DE12 6EX · Leicestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM31.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • Overseal Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Swadlincote · DE12 6LU · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM25.0%

    1.8 miles away

  • Ashby Willesley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ashby-de-la-Zouch · LE65 2QG · Leicestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM5.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Ashby Hill Top Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ashby-de-la-Zouch · LE65 2NF · Leicestershire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM10.1%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jamie Williamson
Telephone
01530270371
Website
www.donisthorpeprimary.org

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