Derwent Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Derwent Primary School.

Derby, DE216AL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

28

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
18.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 21.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
14 September 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
St Mark's Road
Derby, DE216AL
Phone
1332346222
Website
derwentprimary.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144343
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
St Mark's Road, Derby, DE21 6AL
Website
www.derwentprimary.net
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ONE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
317
Free School Meals
50.7% (161 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
97.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.3 (5.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 97.0 99.0
2023 98.0 99.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
317 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspire Care Aim High

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Derwent Primary School. Our mission is simple but powerful: to help everyone feel happy and safe, to encourage lifelong learning and to ensure everyone feels valued, showing respect and celebrating our differences, so that children enjoy school and make lasting memories. Our school values are Inspire, Care and Aim High.

Curriculum Highlights

Strong PSHCE programme in school. PSHCE educates children about health, hygiene, sex, relationships, drugs, alcohol, equal opportunities, discrimination and the law. Prioritisation of literacy and numeracy skills, taught in literacy and numeracy, but also applied and reinforced across the curriculum. Promotion of reading for pleasure through the curriculum and at events. All children have two hours of physical education a week, with extra-curricular sports and an annual sports day and inter-house competitions. A rich cultural programme including music, drama, dance and art. Homework club and enrichment activities; working with outside agencies to refer and signpost families in need of additional support.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

ONE Academy Trust is the Admissions Authority for all schools in the ONE Academy Trust. Derwent Primary School admissions are processed by Derby City Council as part of the Local Authority Coordinated Admissions Scheme. The published Admissions Number (PAN) is 45 for 2026/27 and 45 for 2025/26. In-Year Admissions are handled by the Derby City Council admissions team. Appeals are managed by the Local Authority. Tours are offered in autumn. For 2026/27, the application round opens 4 November 2025 and closes 15 January 2026; the National Offer Day is 16 April 2026 and offers can be viewed online from that date (or posted if no email).

Financial Information

School dinners are £2.60 per day and £13.00 per week. Universal Infant Free School Meals apply to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

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