St Edward's Catholic Academy
Swadlincote, DE11 0BD · Derbyshire · primary school
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181st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,894 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 6.0% 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 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for those top grades? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Catholic Academy
Overview
St Edward’s Catholic Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” This is a narrative-only ungraded inspection, so no new overall effectiveness grade is assigned. The report describes a “caring school” with a strong family ethos where pupils are “happy and safe” and achieve well in most areas.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and a clear understanding of school virtues, such as “True Mind, True Heart and True Spirit”.
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” with coherent links between subjects, and staff subject knowledge is secure.
- The English curriculum has improved, with effective phonics teaching and precise implementation of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Staff provide close, well-trained guidance for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), breaking down concepts into manageable steps.
- Leaders have successfully navigated a difficult period involving structural building works, ensuring education was not disrupted.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is not fully embedded; pupils’ longer-term recall and ability to connect ideas are “not as secure”.
- Teachers are not always consistent in acting on assessment checks to identify misunderstandings or select appropriate next steps for learning.
- Too many pupils are absent or late, missing “too much of the quality education” and wider experiences provided by the school.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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