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Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7AH, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
144
Capacity
154
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 52% recommending the school, suggesting that while some families are pleased, there may be areas needing attention to enhance the overall experience.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
School keeps me informed
76%
My child feels safe
74%
My child is happy
71%
School has high expectations
68%
My child makes good progress
63%
Behaviour is good
56%
I'd recommend this school
52%
Progress is communicated
51%
School supports development
48%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other0.7%
Location
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52.68221, -1.53334 · DE12 7AH
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120192
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjm.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School a good school?
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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