Cottons Farm Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cottons Farm Primary Academy.

Derby, DE249HG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

34

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
28.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sheridan Street
Sinfin
Derby, DE249HG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145982
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9HG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Capacity
140 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
129
Free School Meals
65.2% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
33.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 98.0 97.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
129 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"If you believe it you can achieve it!"

Creativity in curriculum Life-long learning Well-rounded skills development Diversity Mutual respect Tolerance Teamwork Partnership with parents

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Mrs Patmore describes Cottons Farm as a school on a journey of improvement that nurtures the whole child and encourages children to believe in themselves.

Facilities

Large school grounds Safe and engaging early years garden Spacious sports hall Modern classrooms Bright, open corridors

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced, sequenced and ambitious curriculum Underpinned by 4 golden threads

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

Nursery fees: Additional Sessions £8.00 per 3 hour session; Lunch Time (11.45am – 12.45pm) £2.20; 15 hours free nursery provision (Extended Hours Funding may entitle up to 30 hours); If eligible for 30 hours, hot meal £2.20 or packed lunch; Fees payable one week prior to sessions; Term-time only.

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