
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided, mixed-gender primary school located in the charming village of Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The school serves children aged 4 to 11 and currently has approximately 144 pupils with a capacity for 154. The school is set in a rural area, within a Grade 1 listed building designed by Sir Christopher Wren, which offers a unique historical and inspiring learning environment. The school proudly serves a diverse community near the borders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. The school's motto, 'Climbing to New Heights Together,' reflects its commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive educational community.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
Short inspection converted to a full inspection