Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
URN: 145084 • Swadlincote DE11 8AB
Overview
- Name
- Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 145084
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hayley Ryder-Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283217702
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Off Main Street, Swadlincote DE11 8AB
Summary
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in the village of Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Leicestershire. Catering to approximately 100 pupils aged 4 to 11, the school is part of the Rise Multi Academy Trust and emphasizes a strong Christian ethos in its educational approach. The school's vision is to nurture a genuine love of learning while promoting values such as patience, hope, perseverance, and constancy.
The curriculum at Blackfordby St Margaret's is designed to be engaging and imaginative, ensuring that children develop not only academically but also socially and culturally. The school fosters a supportive environment where positive relationships are encouraged, and children are taught to make informed choices. Regular worship at the local church, St Margaret of Antioch, further reinforces the school's commitment to its Christian values.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with open communication between parents and staff actively promoted. The Chair of Governors emphasizes the importance of the Parent Voice, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and the school's development.
The curriculum at Blackfordby St Margaret's is designed to be engaging and imaginative, ensuring that children develop not only academically but also socially and culturally. The school fosters a supportive environment where positive relationships are encouraged, and children are taught to make informed choices. Regular worship at the local church, St Margaret of Antioch, further reinforces the school's commitment to its Christian values.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with open communication between parents and staff actively promoted. The Chair of Governors emphasizes the importance of the Parent Voice, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and the school's development.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 100
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- 2017-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 105 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 43 | 49 | 105 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 89 | 50 | 39 | 105 | 18.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 89 | 50 | 39 | 105 | 18.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 49 | 40 | 105 | 12.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 53 | 46 | 105 | 13.10 |
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