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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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