Zaytouna Primary School

A good free schools school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Zaytouna Primary School.

Derby, DE248WH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
500 London Road
Derby, DE248WH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138776
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
500 London Road, Derby, DE24 8WH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TRANSFORM TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
419
Free School Meals
45.6% (191 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 106.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
419 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our mission is to be a School of Excellence."

Peace Unity Equality

Zaytouna is an Islamic faith school where Islamic values are at the centre of every decision and action. Islamic values underpin the school’s holistic, distinctive and unique Islamic education and are integrated with British Values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and describes Zaytouna as an exciting, happy school community committed to Doing Things Differently, developing mind, body and soul, and valuing Islamic distinctiveness alongside British Values.

Curriculum Highlights

Arabic Art & Design Computing Design Technology Enrichment Geography History Islamic Studies Maths Music PSHE Physical Education Quranic Studies RE Reading Science Writing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Bird Enrichment runs 7:45am–8:20am; After School Enrichment runs 3:20pm–4:00pm.

SEND Provision

Our SENDCO is Mrs Gurpreet Dosanjh. Aims are guided by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0-25. SEND documents include Zaytouna SEND Policy 2025-2026, Zaytouna SEND Information Report 2025-2026, Zaytouna Accessibility Plan 2025-2026, 212 Intimate Care Policy September 2024, and the SEND Local Offer.

Admissions Criteria

Reception (Early Years Foundation Stage) has an admissions limit of 60 places for Early Years; PAN (maximum on roll) is 420; Year 1 to Year 6 PAN is 420 with a waiting list; Derby City Council handles admissions and National Offer Day is in April; applications are processed with letters notifying outcomes within 15 school days; oversubscription criteria are in the Admissions Policy.

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