Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs Moira Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Moira Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Moira Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1307 of 1,516 | #770 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13865 of 15,697 | #9261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blackfordbyschool.org/ | www.moira.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moira Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 20.7).
- •Moira Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 40%).
- •Moira Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Moira Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 86.
- •Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Moira Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than Moira Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moira Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Moira Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 86. Moira Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Moira Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 1307th of 1,516 and Moira Primary School is 770th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).