Oakthorpe Primary School
Swadlincote, DE12 7RE · Leicestershire · primary school
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180th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 2,392 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a running club, multi-skills, Nerf, and gymnastics sessions. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Oakthorpe Primary School
Overview
Oakthorpe Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and part of a “great community.” Leaders and staff work collaboratively to implement well-judged plans, resulting in high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “richness of life” at the school, with older pupils actively helping others and fostering harmonious, inclusive environments.
- Early years provision is strong, with children becoming “confident, independent learners” through well-embedded routines and responsive teaching.
- Reading is a clear priority, with careful book selection ensuring pupils can practise blending sounds; many write fluently using sophisticated language.
- Staff effectively identify needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), weaving bespoke teaching into classroom learning.
- Attendance has improved through careful tracking and support, with pupils showing pride in the school and enthusiasm for extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Ensure early writing tasks are not too complex, allowing pupils to practise “early foundational knowledge” successfully.
- Consistently check pupils’ knowledge to spot and address misconceptions quickly, preventing gaps in understanding.
- Ensure work is consistently well-matched to what pupils know and can do to prevent disengagement.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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