Chaddesden Park Primary School, Derby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chaddesden Park is a school where children thrive. Pupils are well-behaved, happy, and genuinely love being at school, with attendance well above the national average. The school provides excellent pastoral care and a broad range of enriching experiences to develop the whole child. Teachers have received strong training and support, and there is a clear commitment to ensuring no child falls behind.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance - pupils are eager to learn and rates are above the national average
- Strong leadership that has rapidly improved the school with clear vision and robust quality assurance
- Well-designed curriculum that builds cumulatively and prepares pupils effectively for the next stage
- Excellent early years provision with meticulous planning and a sharp focus on communication and language
- Inclusive approach with strong support for pupils with SEND and those falling behind
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement at the end of key stage 2 still needs to improve, particularly in writing and transcription skills
- Some teachers do not check carefully enough during lessons to identify and address misconceptions
- Pupil premium strategy does not clearly outline how the impact of actions will be measured
- School does not routinely monitor the progress of pupils known to social care
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Ice-skating, caving, climbing walls, extra-curricular clubs, sports coaching, school monitors and prefects, tuck shop, school council events
Chaddesden Park Primary School is a strong school where leaders have brought about significant improvements in teaching quality, attendance, and early years provision. Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour, high attendance, and a genuine love of learning.
At a Glance
34.2%
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 improved from 62% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 61%. Writing has improved from 60% to 64%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
207 pupils
420 capacity
213 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
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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(105)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.60719%
Overall absence
6.25%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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