Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Derby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a warm, supportive environment where children and families feel genuinely cared for. Strong phonics teaching and reading support ensures most pupils become confident readers, and the school has worked hard to improve attendance and behaviour through clear expectations and positive relationships. Pupils develop important life skills through structured personal development activities and take on meaningful responsibilities that build their confidence and leadership abilities.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics programme and additional reading support ensures pupils become fluent readers
- Strong attendance and behaviour across the school with consistent routines and positive staff role models
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge logically from early years to Year 6
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs, including emotional wellbeing through 'zen den'
- Caring leadership that prioritises family engagement and provides wide range of extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching effectiveness is not consistent across all classes - some staff do not identify and address gaps in pupil learning quickly enough
- New writing approach has not yet been fully embedded, so some pupils do not develop writing skills consistently
- Some additional support approaches for pupils with SEND could be more effective
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Netball, drama, dance, whole-school singing practice, careers activities with local employers
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a welcoming school where pupils feel valued and safe. The school has made improvements in reading and writing, with pupils developing strong speaking skills and positive attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
38.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has improved from 58% to 70%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
33.3
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
236 pupils
270 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derby
Admissions Demand - Derby
Places available
3,599
Applications
2,824
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Derby (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.54552%
Overall absence
13.36634%
Persistent absence
202
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
The Bemrose School
Derby Cathedral School
Jasmine Hall School
Derby High School
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
St Clare's School
Aurora Ryefields School
Ivy House School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Murray Park Community School
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