Eureka Primary School
Dunsmore Way, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eureka Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 14th of 24 primary schools in Swadlincote. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2013, report published 27 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2023
One parent captured the views of many and wrote, 'Eureka is a lovely school with a real community feel.' Staff have established a strong, inclusive school ethos. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel happy and safe. One pupil enthusiastically said: 'I don't like it here, I love it!.' Relationships are positive. Leaders promote pupils' social and cultural development well. Pupils enjoy participating in the after-school sports clubs or choir. The school's assembly programme helps to develop pupils' appreciation of different religious festivals, traditions, and famous composers. Most pupils embrace the British values of respect and tolerance in their interactions with one another. Expectations of pupils are high around the school and in most subjects. Pupils are friendly and polite. They typically behave well. Sometimes, however, when pupils are unsure about their learning, they lose focus and become distracted. Most pupils achieve well in most subjects. The needs of pupils who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well met. Pupils understand what bullying is. They are clear that bullying has no place in their school. Anti-bullying ambassadors take their role seriously. Pupils are confident that staff will deal with any issues, so that they do not escalate.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, in some subjects, teachers and other supporting adults move on to new learning tasks or activities before checking that all pupils have understood what has been taught. They do not always identify pupils' misconceptions and correct these swiftly enough. When this happens, pupils lose focus and their concentration drifts. They become more easily distracted. Gaps in their knowledge develop as a result. This is particularly the case in mathematics in key stage 2. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the skills they need to check the understanding of all pupils before moving learning on, so that they develop confidence and achieve as well as they can in all subjects, especially in mathematics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
144 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Eureka Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Hartshorne CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Cassie Hurt
- Phone
- 01283216451
- Address
- Dunsmore Way, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7LA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112677
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.