Lawn Primary School, Derby
Lawn Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Derby, part of Transform Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 86 schools in Derby with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Lawn Primary School in detail
Lawn Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The staff, children and governors welcome you most warmly to our school. Our aim is to provide a outstanding learning environment combined with a nurturing ethos in which each individual blossoms to 'be the best they can be.' Developing our pupils to become positive citizens of the future, valuing and respecting the world and its community underpins all we do."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:00am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Lawn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Derby and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 90% in maths).
Getting a place at Lawn Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Lawn Primary School as their first choice and 173 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lawn Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 87% maths); Markeaton Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 75% maths); Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths); and Portway Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 73% maths).
Lawn Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyMarkeaton Primary SchoolWalter Evans Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPortway Junior School
The trust
Lawn Primary School is one of 27 schools run by Transform Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 28 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Derby Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Farm Shops (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lawn 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 105 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derby (267).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lawn Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lawn Primary School are Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); and Allestree Woodlands School (0.8 miles).
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAllestree Woodlands 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils feel incredibly privileged to attend this school. They feel secure and happy in a place where ambitions are high for everyone. Parents' praise is glowing. They typically say this is a 'fantastic school'. Parents value the dedicated staff who go out of their way to ensure this is a place where pupils 'belong, learn and thrive'.
Pupils are incredibly polite and courteous. They show tremendous care and respect. Their admirable behaviour contributes to the intensely positive atmosphere throughout school. Pupils have excellent attitudes and are determined to make the most of every opportunity.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The inspiring curriculum is exceptionally well planned. For every subject and every aspect of their development, the school has precisely set out and sequenced the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn. They have meticulously threaded their 'global citizenship curriculum' through this sequence. A wealth of experiences, visits and visitors enrich the curriculum. These provide a meaningful context for what the pupils are learning. While the curriculum design is complex, it makes complete sense to the pupils. It is so well understood that pupils are comfortable discussing and reflecting on challenging topics.
Skilled teaching of the curriculum supports pupils' depth of understanding. Knowledgeable teachers clearly explain new or difficult concepts. They skilfully question to probe and check pupils' understanding. They often engage pupils in debating quite thought-provoking questions. Teachers provide helpful activities, including through the digital learning platform. Teachers and pupils use this to record their complete learning journey. Even the youngest pupils use it proficiently.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Early years.
At a Glance
9.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
31.9
KS2
14
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lawn Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lawn Primary School.
- Kings Camps450m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lawn Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lawn 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
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
435 pupils
436 places
1 spare place 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
9.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
434
Total Pupils
217
Boys
217
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
22.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,262
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2299k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence
379
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
Lawn Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lawn Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lawn Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lawn Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Lawn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lawn Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Lawn Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lawn 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 Lawn Primary School?
Lawn 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 Lawn Primary School?
Classes at Lawn Primary School average 31 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lawn Primary School?
Lawn Primary School has around 434 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lawn Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Lawn Primary School in 2024/25. 4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lawn Primary School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming Lawn 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 Lawn Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Lawn Primary School: Kings Camps (450m 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 Lawn Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Lawn Primary School?
Lawn Primary School is at Norbury Close, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2QR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)