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Moira Primary School
Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. While 62% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it ranks better than 66% of schools, making it a solid choice in the Leicestershire area.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
87%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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52.74877, -1.51745 · DE12 6EX
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN119906
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.moira.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Moira Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moira Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Moira Primary School a good school?
Moira Primary School scores 65.8/100 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 Moira Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moira Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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