Griffe Field Primary School, Derby
Griffe Field Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Derby, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 86 schools in Derby with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derby (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Griffe Field Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Griffe Field Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Derby and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Griffe Field Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 95 families put Griffe Field Primary School as their first choice and 184 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 37 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Griffe Field Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Griffe Field Primary School are Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy (0.5 miles, Good); St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 80% maths); Highfields Spencer Academy (0.6 miles, Requires improvement); and Ridgeway Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
Carlyle Infant and Nursery AcademySt George's Catholic Voluntary AcademyHighfields Spencer AcademyRidgeway Infant School
The trust
Griffe Field Primary School is one of 33 schools run by Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 37 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 16 (3.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maize Close (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Griffe Field Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 140 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derby (267).
Suspensions and exclusions
Griffe Field Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Griffe Field Primary School are Derby Moor Spencer Academy (0.2 miles), Littleover Community School (0.5 miles), City of Derby Academy (1.6 miles) and Murray Park Community School (1.8 miles).
Derby Moor Spencer AcademyLittleover Community SchoolCity of Derby AcademyMurray Park Community School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 97% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.9
KS2
15
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Griffe Field Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Griffe Field Primary School.
- Premier Education Breakfast Club @ Carlyle Infs780m away · Not yet graded
- Premier WAC @ Carlyle Infs780m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Griffe Field Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Griffe Field Primary School is in Derby; for families living there:
Apply to Derby for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Griffe Field Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derby council
Places available
3,564
Applications
2,643
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Derby council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
223
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,941
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2255k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Griffe Field Primary School
Questions parents ask about Griffe Field Primary School
What are SATs results like at Griffe Field Primary School?
Of the pupils at Griffe Field Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Griffe Field Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Griffe Field Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Griffe Field Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Griffe Field Primary School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Griffe Field Primary School?
Griffe Field Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Griffe Field Primary School?
Classes at Griffe Field Primary School average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Griffe Field Primary School?
Griffe Field Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Griffe Field Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Griffe Field Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Griffe Field Primary School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming Griffe Field Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Griffe Field Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Griffe Field Primary School: Premier Education Breakfast Club @ Carlyle Infs (780m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier WAC @ Carlyle Infs (780m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Griffe Field Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Griffe Field Primary School?
Griffe Field Primary School is at Grosvenor Drive, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)