Best primary schools in Swadlincote (2026)
Swadlincote has 9 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School, in the top 8% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 47%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 8% in England |
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Swadlincote |
80% | 71% | 10% | Good | |
2 Bottom 23% in England |
Pennine Way Junior Academy Swadlincote |
53% | 54% | 3% | Good | |
3 Bottom 21% in England |
Albert Village Primary School Swadlincote |
53% | 59% | 3% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 19% in England |
St George's CofE Primary School Swadlincote · Church of England |
50% | 34% | 3% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 16% in England |
St Edward's Catholic Academy Swadlincote · Roman Catholic |
49% | 45% | 6% | Good | |
6 Bottom 10% in England |
Belmont Primary School Swadlincote |
45% | 45% | 0% | Good | |
7 Bottom 7% in England |
Newhall Junior School Swadlincote |
42% | 42% | 1% | Requires improvement | |
8 Bottom 4% in England |
Eureka Primary School Swadlincote |
36% | 43% | 9% | No rating | |
9 Bottom 3% in England |
Springfield Junior School Swadlincote |
35% | 32% | 2% | Good |
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- Burton upon Trent
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- Derby
- Dronfield
- Glossop
- Hadfield
- Heanor
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Matlock
- New Mills
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- Shirebrook
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Swadlincote?
On exam results over the last three years, Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Swadlincote, in the top 8% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.