Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School
Main Street, Swadlincote, DE12 8BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2023, report published 5 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Netherseal St Peter's is a happy school, where pupils are confident and motivated to learn. Pupils flourish because they understand and meet the high expectations set by leaders. Pupils proudly demonstrate the school's values of power, respect, independence, determination, and eco-friendly ('PRIDE'). This prepares them well for life in modern society. Leaders provide structured tasks, which promotes pupils' independence, resilience and a sense of curiosity. Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils contribute to the life of the school as mental health and anti- bullying ambassadors. They show respect for each other and for staff. Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences during their time at the school. They learn to play a musical instrument. They write and perform songs and poems. Pupils play dodgeball and Kwik cricket, and they go on forest walks. They visit faith centres in the local community and in Derby. Parents value greatly the work the school does to support their children. One parent stated: 'The school offers so much for my son. He wants to go to school every day, and at the weekend too, as he has so much fun.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge and key vocabulary that leaders want pupils to learn, and by when, is not as clear as it could be. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they should in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that there is clarity and precision around the knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn, and by when, from the early years through to Year 6.
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overseal Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| Linton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Oakthorpe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Donisthorpe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melanie Machell
- Phone
- 01283760283
- Address
- Main Street, Swadlincote, DE12 8BZ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112844
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.