Findern Primary School, Derby

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a forest school and offer all learners the opportunity to grow and develop life long skills through hands-on learning experiences. Looking after the environment and preparing children to be responsible adults is a key part of what we do and we are proud to have ECO school status."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Findern Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Findern Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Findern Primary School are Willington Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); Repton Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Highfields Spencer Academy (1.7 miles, Requires improvement); and Stenson Fields Primary Community School (1.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 55% maths).

Findern Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Willington Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

Findern Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.