Donisthorpe Primary School
URN: 119944 • Swadlincote DE12 7QF
Overview
- Name
- Donisthorpe Primary School
- URN
- 119944
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sylvie Newman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ashby Road, Swadlincote DE12 7QF
Summary
Donisthorpe Primary School is a community school located in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 205 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is situated in the National Forest, fostering a strong connection to its vibrant local community. The ethos of the school centres on creating a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.
The dedicated staff at Donisthorpe Primary School deliver a rich and engaging curriculum designed to inspire students to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for achievement and conduct, ensuring that pupils are motivated and take pride in their work. The inclusive approach is reflected in the positive feedback from Ofsted, which highlights the happiness and engagement of the students.
In addition to its academic offerings, Donisthorpe Primary provides support services such as The Nook, a before and after-school club that operates during term time. This facility aims to cater to the needs of families while enhancing the overall school experience for children.
The dedicated staff at Donisthorpe Primary School deliver a rich and engaging curriculum designed to inspire students to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for achievement and conduct, ensuring that pupils are motivated and take pride in their work. The inclusive approach is reflected in the positive feedback from Ofsted, which highlights the happiness and engagement of the students.
In addition to its academic offerings, Donisthorpe Primary provides support services such as The Nook, a before and after-school club that operates during term time. This facility aims to cater to the needs of families while enhancing the overall school experience for children.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 102 | 105 | 210 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 210 | 7.80 |
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