Linton Primary School
Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Linton Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 24 primary schools in Swadlincote. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
At Linton Primary School, pupils are proud to follow the 'Linton Law,' to aim high, use good manners and be kind. From the moment they arrive, pupils feel safe and supported. Pupils play a key role in fostering the school's inclusive ethos. One spoke for others in saying: 'Everyone is welcome here, no matter who they are, or where they come from.' The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including children in the early years, benefit from a well-planned curriculum that prepares them effectively for the next stage of their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all aspects of learning. The school environment is mostly calm and orderly. Pupils earn rewards for their positive behaviour. Linton provides rich opportunities beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in activities like gardening, forest school and sports, all of which help them develop their talents. Exciting trips, such as visits to the pottery museum and safari park, create lasting memories. Parents and carers have positive views of the school. One, summing up the views of others, described the school as 'the hub of the community'. Parents of pupils with SEND appreciate the close support that their children receive.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers set complex tasks before pupils have grasped simpler concepts, especially in writing. This hinders pupils' confidence and their ability to attempt more challenging assignments. Leaders should ensure that all staff break down learning into manageable chunks so that all pupils have the foundational knowledge and skills to tackle more complex tasks.
- Pupils' focus can vary during the school day. Staff do not always wait for all pupils to have settled to learning before they begin to teach. This can lead to pupils missing important learning. The school should ensure that all staff know how best to support pupils in developing their focus and habits of attention, so that pupils can make the most of the opportunities they have to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
278 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Linton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overseal Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| St George's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Albert Village Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Catherine Hollis
- Phone
- 01283760382
- Address
- Main Street, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112978
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.