Swadlincote academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 20 schools in Swadlincote, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 161Donisthorpe Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 258Snarestone Church of England SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 355St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademySwadlincote · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 452Church Gresley Infant and Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary– · 314 students
- 551Granville AcademySwadlincote · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 914 students
- 644Measham Church of England Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 743Albert Village Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 838Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 929Three Trees CofE Junior AcademySwadlincote · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 1029The Pingle AcademySwadlincote · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 1,363 students
- 1128St Edward's Catholic AcademySwadlincote · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 1226Pennine Way Junior AcademySwadlincote · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 358 students
- 1321Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 1419Oakthorpe Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 80 students
- 1516St George's CofE Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1613Mercia AcademySwadlincote · Academy Secondary32.6 Attainment 8 · 592 students
- 1713Three Trees Infant AcademySwadlincote · Academy Primary– · 202 students
- 1812Newhall Junior SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 284 students
- 1912Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary– · 155 students
- 209Springfield Junior SchoolSwadlincote · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donisthorpe Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 2 | Snarestone Church of England School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 3 | St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.5 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 4 | Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 52.0 Top 50% | – | 314 |
| 5 | Granville Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 6 | Measham Church of England Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 7 | Albert Village Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 8 | Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 9 | Three Trees CofE Junior Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 10 | The Pingle Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,363 |
| 11 | St Edward's Catholic Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 12 | Pennine Way Junior Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.4 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 358 |
| 13 | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 14 | Oakthorpe Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80 |
| 15 | St George's CofE Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 16.1 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 16 | Mercia Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.1 Lower 50% | 32.6 Attainment 8 | 592 |
| 17 | Three Trees Infant Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 12.7 Lower 50% | – | 202 |
| 18 | Newhall Junior School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 284 |
| 19 | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 11.8 Lower 50% | – | 155 |
| 20 | Springfield Junior School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 8.8 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
Donisthorpe Primary School in Swadlincote leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Swadlincote with a Success Index (England) of 61.2. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Swadlincote page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Swadlincote?
Donisthorpe Primary School in Swadlincote, East Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Swadlincote with a Success Index (England) of 61.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 207).
How are academies & free schools in Swadlincote ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.