Donisthorpe Primary School vs Overseal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donisthorpe Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Overseal Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Donisthorpe Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Overseal Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 1,516 | #856 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5609 of 15,697 | #9954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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.donisthorpeprimary.org | www.oversealprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Donisthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 40.9).
- •Donisthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 47%).
- •Overseal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Donisthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 204.
- •Donisthorpe Primary School is a academy school while Overseal 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 Donisthorpe Primary School better than Overseal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Donisthorpe Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 40.9 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 Donisthorpe Primary School and Overseal Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Donisthorpe Primary School: 207. Overseal Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Donisthorpe Primary School and Overseal Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Donisthorpe Primary School is 421st of 1,516 and Overseal Primary School is 856th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).