Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School
Coton Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 10th of 24 primary schools in Swadlincote. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 27 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 17 October 2023
Pupils thrive at this small school with its caring, inclusive ethos. They describe the staff as kind and supportive. Pupils are encouraged to live out the school's values of 'kindness, honesty, respect, perseverance, courage, ambition'. In the weekly 'shine' assemblies, pupils celebrate each other's achievements with pride. The system of pastoral support is a strength of the school. Trained adults are on hand to provide care and guidance for any pupils who are experiencing difficulties. Pupils can also use the 'worry boxes' around school to post a note if they have a concern. Pupils express confidence in the care provided to keep them safe. There is a wide range of activities on offer to promote pupils' physical and mental health and well-being. Pupils learn about healthy eating as part of the curriculum. Swimming, Bikeability training and a range of sports are all available. Some older pupils have taken part in first-aid training and all pupils enjoy the extensive, well- equipped outdoor areas of the school. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They respond readily to teachers' expectations and show positive attitudes to their learning. Staff handle any occasional instances of misbehaviour in line with the school's behaviour procedures.
What the school should improve
- The revised curriculum is in the early stages of being implemented in most subjects. Curriculum implementation and the use of assessment are variable across the school. Pupils do not yet consistently recall and apply what they have been taught. Misconceptions are not always addressed in lessons. The school should ensure that the curriculum is securely embedded and implemented across all subjects, so that pupils know and remember more over time.
- The school does not promote some aspects of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development as well it should. Pupils do not have a secure knowledge of a range of faiths other than Christianity. They have a limited understanding of fundamental British values. The school should ensure that pupils are well prepared to take their place in modern Britain by developing a well-informed respect for an appropriate range of faiths, cultures and values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
137 pupils on roll, with places for 148
Schools near Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Russell Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Russell Infants School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rosliston CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Rykneld Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathy Dingle
- Phone
- 01283716151
- Address
- Coton Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NL
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 146607
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.