Linton Primary School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 3–11 · Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Linton Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire for ages 3–11 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QA
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 278 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 34.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 October 2024
Strengths
- “At Linton Primary School, pupils are proud to follow the ‘Linton Law,’ to aim high, use good manners and be kind.”
- “From the moment they arrive, pupils feel safe and supported.”
- “Pupils play a key role in fostering the school’s inclusive ethos.”
To improve
- “On occasion, teaching staff do not ensure that pupils have mastered the small steps needed to complete a complex task.”
- “Pupils’ focus is not consistent throughout the school day.”
- “At times, they take too long to settle.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 November 2024 (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) | 69% | 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: 37 first-preference applications, 38 offers in total, 37 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Overseal Primary School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- St George's CofE Primary School 1.6 mi Standards maintained
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 1.8 mi School remains Good
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 1.8 mi Standards maintained
- Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School 2.2 mi Good
- Rosliston CofE Primary School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School 2.3 mi Good
- Stanton Primary School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade