Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 2–11 · Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire for ages 2–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 20 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HE
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 140 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 20 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils at Coton-in-the-Elms C of E Primary School are keen to learn.”
- “They show positive attitudes to all aspects of school life.”
- “They like the new behaviour system leaders have established and say that it is fair.”
To improve
- “While teachers have clear goals for what they want pupils to learn, these are not precisely broken down for every aspect of the early years curriculum plans.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 58% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 11 first-preference applications, 11 offers in total, 11 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Rosliston CofE Primary School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Linton Primary School 2.2 mi Not judged
- Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.3 mi Good
- Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School 3.0 mi Good
- Stanton Primary School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Overseal Primary School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- St George's CofE Primary School 3.7 mi Standards maintained
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 3.7 mi School remains Good