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Linton Primary School

South Derbyshire, DE12 6QAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#10,973
of 13,686 nationally

About Linton Primary School

Linton Primary School in South Derbyshire is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 300 pupils and currently enrols 274, leaving some headroom, but the demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 69 applications for just 39 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. All 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while it is oversubscribed overall, those who put it first have a very good chance of getting in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.7%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and is led by headteacher Catherine Hollis.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMain Street, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE12 6QA
HeadteacherCatherine Hollis
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils274
Free School Meals (FSM)31.7%
School Capacity274 / 300 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisFootballNetballGymnasticsCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubChessGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-17:30

Source: lintonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Linton Primary School

Linton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.