Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 16th of 24 primary schools in Swadlincote. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 19 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils at Coton-in-the-Elms C of E Primary School are keen to learn. They show positive attitudes to all aspects of school life. They like the new behaviour system leaders have established and say that it is fair. Pupils are motivated to work hard and keep to the school rules by the many rewards on offer. Everyone wants to have hot chocolate with the headteacher. Pupils know that the 'golden dove' award is given to the pupils who are shining lights in the school. The new leadership team has raised the expectations of what pupils can achieve, both academically and personally. Pupils' personal development is exceptional. Leaders have a clear vision for the characteristics they want pupils to develop. Staff make sure that pupils have the support they need to succeed. They regularly go above and beyond to make sure that every pupil is safe, happy and ready to learn. Relationships between adults and pupils are based on trust and respect. Pupils are kind to each other. They know that staff expect them to have good manners at all times. Pupils are proud of their school. They talk enthusiastically about their learning and the exciting opportunities they are given.
What the school should improve
- In a large majority of subjects, the curriculum is very new. It was implemented in September 2022. It is not yet clear that its design is helping pupils to remember the intended learning in the longer term so that they can make connections between new learning and prior learning. Leaders should continue their determined work to closely monitor the impact of the curriculum and make further adaptations to the curriculum, where they are needed, so that pupils' knowledge deepens over time.
- Some aspects of the early years curriculum do not identify precisely what children need to know and remember. It is not clear how learning in this key stage provides a foundation for what pupils will learn in later years. Leaders must ensure that this key knowledge is specifically identified and included in curriculum plans for every subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosliston CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Linton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Mary Howard Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Karen Burton
- Phone
- 01283761361
- Address
- Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HE
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112812
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.