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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

100

Pupils

105

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, DE11 8AB
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
22% of pupils
DfE URN
145084

Other Primary Schools in Swadlincote

If Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Is Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School cover?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.