Chaddesden Park Primary School, Derby

Requires Improvement
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~368m)Possible (~526m)Unlikely (~684m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Helina Kirkup
Pupils:207 / 420 capacity
LA:Derby
Phone:01332662115
Address:Carson Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6JW
Trust:LEARNERS' TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2018

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Overall

URN:145592
UKPRN:10067212
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Derby North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+5ppMaths-3ppWriting+4pp

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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Getting There

Bus Stops

Trenton Green (Adj)
104m · 2 min walk
Tennessee Road (Adj)
158m · 3 min walk
Roosevelt Avenue (E-bound)
171m · 3 min walk
Parkside Road (Adj)
269m · 4 min walk
Winslow Green (opp)
323m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

49%

Available places

207 pupils

420 capacity

213 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Derby

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,881
Projected new pupils:2,220

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derby

Admissions Demand - Derby

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

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 Absence
2024/25

3.60719%

Overall absence

6.25%

Persistent absence

192

Enrolments

Authorised2.96037%
Unauthorised0.64682%
Persistent (10%+)6.25%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.74767%
18/19
2.62413%
20/21
5.81109%
21/22
4.47992%
22/23
5.00067%
23/24
3.60719%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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