Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School — Primary School in Swadlincote

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Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School

Swadlincote, DE12 8HE

138 Pupils

175 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

18.80% FSM %

83 Boys

55 Girls

About Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 138 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Karen Burton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	South Derbyshire
Parliamentary Constituency	South Derbyshire
Ward	Seales
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075883
URN	112812
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Stephanie Marbrow	Chair of Governors	01/03/2023	28/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Derek Arnold	Governor	01/08/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Richard Giddings	Governor	30/01/2025	29/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Hodson-Walker	Governor	15/11/2023	14/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Antonia List	Governor	01/05/2024	30/04/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Stephanie Marbrow	Governor	07/03/2023	06/03/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Mellissa Panton	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Matt Stretton	Governor	16/11/2023	15/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Rosliston CofE Primary School

1.41 km • Swadlincote

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Pegasus School

2.06 km • Swadlincote

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Linton Primary School

3.54 km • Swadlincote

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Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School

3.73 km • Swadlincote

Other

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

4.47 km • Tamworth

Other

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School

4.7 km • Tamworth

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School?

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

How many pupils does Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School have?

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School has 138 pupils, with a capacity of 175.

What is the age range at Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School?

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School?

The Headteacher at Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is Ms Karen Burton.

Where is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School located?

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is at Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HE, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School currently open?

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Karen Burton

Elmslea Avenue, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HE

01283761361

www.coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 112812

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026