Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School
Swadlincote, DE12 7AH · Leicestershire · primary school
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147th 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 the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir John Moore Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. 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 to close the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to help the 5.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment figures?
What Ofsted said about Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are proud of their school and benefit from unique opportunities, the curriculum is at an “early stage of renewal,” leading to weaknesses in the quality of education.
Strengths
- Pupils are “proud of their school” and value unique activities such as “Welly Wednesday” and beekeeping.
- The reading curriculum is “well designed,” with phonics taught consistently to help pupils become “fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and accurately identified.
- Attendance rates are positive, with “low” levels of persistent absenteeism.
- The early years curriculum is “well organised and fit for purpose.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is “not fully planned and sequenced” across all subjects, meaning pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
- The school does not “understand trends and patterns of pupils’ behaviour well enough” to check the impact of its provision.
- Procedures for addressing parental concerns were previously insufficient, and the school must ensure it “listens to and has the support of the community.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although in a small number of cases, records are incomplete because they do not show the decisions and actions taken to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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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