Mugginton CofE Primary School

About Mugginton CofE Primary School

Mugginton CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded inspection in 2023 confirming the school remains Good. But the real story is in the academic outcomes. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is a strong result, sitting well above the Derbyshire local authority average of 59% for primary schools. It also places the school 4th out of 43 primary schools in Amber Valley, putting it in the top 10% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 9% of all primary schools on this measure. The school’s overall ranking score of 82 reflects consistent performance across the core subjects, with maths a particular strength: 91% of pupils reached the expected standard and 45% achieved the higher standard, compared with 27% in reading and writing.

Looking deeper at the KS2 data, the average scaled scores in both reading and maths sit at 107, which is above the national benchmark of 100. While progress scores are not available for this cohort, the attainment figures alone suggest pupils are arriving at secondary school well prepared. The school’s Ofsted breakdown shows leadership and management, and overall effectiveness, were both judged Good in the last graded inspection, with early years provision previously rated as Good too. The school has no sixth form, as it is a primary, and does not offer nursery provision. With only 70 pupils on roll against a capacity of 49, the school is actually over its official capacity, which hints at its popularity locally. Just 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average, but the school’s SEND register includes support for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, and autistic spectrum disorder.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 13 applications for 7 places and all 7 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, outdoor playground, sensory room, library, art studios and a chapel. Clubs range from gardening and drama to choir, chess and coding, while sports on offer include football, dance, gymnastics, cross country and cricket. Mugginton CofE Primary is a Church of England school in Amber Valley, East Midlands, and its headteacher is Joseph Green. For families who prioritise strong academic outcomes in a small, faith-based village primary that is clearly in demand, this school warrants serious consideration. Its high ranking within the local authority and above-average KS2 results make it a standout choice in the area.

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