Derwent Primary School, Derby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a warm and welcoming environment where pupils feel they belong and speak positively about attending. Staff prioritise pupils' emotional wellbeing through pastoral support and nurture provision. The school has worked successfully to improve attendance by working closely with families and identifying barriers to coming to school.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Strong personal development and wellbeing programme adapted to the local area
- Positive behaviour and calm, orderly atmosphere during morning sessions
- High-quality reading materials linked to curriculum learning
- Inclusive culture with good relationships between adults and children in early years
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and maths has been below national average for 3 years
- Teaching quality and curriculum delivery is inconsistent with too many poorly designed learning activities
- Teachers' expectations of pupils are too low and subject knowledge is weak
- Support systems for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are not effective enough
- Afternoon behaviour is unfocused in some classrooms with too many suspensions
- Governance is not rigorous and leaders lack the expertise to drive rapid improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture established, where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council roles, play leader positions, visits and trips to broaden pupils' experiences
Derwent Primary School requires special measures as it is failing to provide an acceptable standard of education. While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is at an expected standard, the school faces urgent improvement needs in achievement, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership.
At a Glance
52.4%
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 improved from 47% to 60%. Maths has declined from 42% to 37%. Writing has declined from 61% to 50%.
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
21.0
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
313 pupils
315 capacity
2 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(13)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83879%
Overall absence
11.45038%
Persistent absence
262
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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