Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

About Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 100 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

100 / 105 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 January 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Off Main Street, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE11 8AB

Phone

01283217702

Headteacher

Ashley Izzard-Snape

Website

www.blackfordbyschool.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School have?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022).

How does Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is part of RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is located at Off Main Street, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE11 8AB.