Moira Primary School
Swadlincote, DE12 6EX · Leicestershire · primary school
85th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 2,300 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moira Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 8.0% reached the higher standard. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities or trips are organised for Year 6 students? How does the school manage the transition for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Moira Primary School
Overview
Moira Primary School is described as a "warm, welcoming and inclusive school" where staff "model kindness and respect." The report highlights a "purposeful and calm" environment where pupils feel they "belong to a family" and benefit from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed with care," ensuring pupils’ knowledge deepens over time, with "precisely identified" key knowledge.
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively using agreed structures that help pupils "remember the intended learning."
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s work," with phonics taught by "expert staff" and "high-quality texts" provided.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "carefully considered targets and strategies" to overcome barriers.
- The school offers a "well-considered personal development offer," helping pupils understand "respecting and valuing difference and diversity."
Areas to improve
- The school’s systems to promote positive behaviour are "not consistently applied," leading to occasional disruptions in learning.
- For a small number of pupils, reading books are "not matched closely enough to the sounds they know," hindering fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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