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Donisthorpe Primary School

Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7QF

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Pupils

205

Ages

4-11

FSM

18.6%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

73.0%

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About Donisthorpe Primary School

Donisthorpe Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 205 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ashby Road, Swadlincote, DE12 7QF | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Donisthorpe Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Improved significantly
May 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: Donisthorpe Primary School)
Feb 2013 — Good (predecessor: Donisthorpe Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Donisthorpe Primary School

What is Donisthorpe Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Donisthorpe Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Donisthorpe Primary School's latest exam results?

Donisthorpe Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Donisthorpe Primary School located?

Donisthorpe Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire (DE12 7QF).

How many pupils attend Donisthorpe Primary School?

Donisthorpe Primary School has around 205 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Donisthorpe Primary School with other schools?

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