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Donisthorpe Primary School
Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.6 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its KS2 results where 73% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.72468, -1.52233 · DE12 7QF
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149269
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.donisthorpeprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Donisthorpe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Donisthorpe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2013.
Is Donisthorpe Primary School a good school?
Donisthorpe Primary School scores 73.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Donisthorpe Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Donisthorpe Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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