Overseal Primary School
Swadlincote, DE12 6LU · Derbyshire · primary school
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188th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,762 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Overseal Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Wellbeing Ambassadors and Forest School. Trips include the National Space Centre, Twycross Zoo, Midlands Conkers, ThinkTank, Lego Discovery Centre, Sea Life Centre, Science Museum, and Bletchley Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 maths? What specific outcomes have Forest School sessions produced for the current cohort? How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Overseal Primary School
Overview
Overseal Primary School is described as a place where "pupils thrive" within a "highly inclusive school community." The report highlights a "well-designed curriculum" and "high staff morale," noting that leaders have successfully embedded a "reinvigorated" vision focused on inclusion since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Leaders possess a "remarkably detailed understanding" of the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing "bespoke support plans."
- The school fosters a "well-embedded ethos of kindness," with pupils demonstrating "determination to overcome any challenges" and enjoying "stimulating activities."
- Staff deliver "well-taught lessons" that prepare pupils for successful next steps, supported by effective professional development and "precise guidance."
- Pupils benefit from a "well-developed enrichment programme," including music, sport, and forest school, with specific support ensuring disadvantaged pupils can "take full advantage."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff identify when pupils "forget or misunderstand something" and rectify it to prevent "gaps in their understanding."
- Leaders should continue work to improve pupils' ability to "spell accurately," as spelling teaching is "not as effective as other areas."
- Leaders should continue efforts to improve the attendance of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
—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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