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Linton Primary School
Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6QA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
274
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a 69% rate for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 6% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.74453, -1.58786 · DE12 6QA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112978
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.lintonprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Linton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Linton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Linton Primary School a good school?
Linton Primary School scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Linton Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Linton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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