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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Goodgraded 25/01/2022Ages 4–11100 pupilsChurch of England
Swadlincote, DE11 8AB
Leicestershire

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Swadlincote, within the Leicestershire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 100 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/01/2022, Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swadlincote can view Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 25/01/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence25.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS81%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals15.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in SwadlincoteSee the full area report for DE11 8AB