Is St Edward's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 33rd of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Edward's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at St Edward's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Edward's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Edward's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Dovecote, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LH

Local ranking33rd of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 174
Boys: 74 (45%)
Girls: 92 (55%)
Capacity: 210 (79% full)
SEND: 11.5%
FSM Eligible: 16.7%
EAL: 16.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,757/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.0%
White Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Asian Other: 0.6%

87.0%

White British

4.1%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01332810231

office@stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk

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Dovecote

Derby, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120122
UKPRN: 10080203
Establishment No.: 3021

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