Borrow Wood Primary School

A good academy converter school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Borrow Wood Primary School.

Derby, DE217QW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Arundel Drive
Spondon
Derby, DE217QW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146847
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Arundel Drive, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7QW
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Capacity
472 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
298
Free School Meals
25.1% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
298 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"CHOICE - Challenge, Honesty, Ownership, Inclusion, Care, Excellence"

Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of difference faiths and cultures

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Borrow Wood! We are part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust and a successful primary school with our own nursery provision. Headteacher: Natalie Bartlett. Paper copies of documents available free of charge on request; contact via admin team.

Facilities

Extensive outdoor spaces including raised beds for growing food, nature area with a pond, two trim trails, tyre park and two large playing fields and playgrounds Soft surface outdoor area for Foundation Stage Two large halls used for PE and dining, with on-site kitchen producing meals Classrooms equipped with Interactive Whiteboards

SEND Provision

Enhanced Resource Facility (ERF) opened April 2025 for children with complex communication and interaction needs, many with Autistic Spectrum Condition. ERF teaching is tailored to current development stage, with Curriculum Enhancements including Attention Autism, Social Skills Sessions, sensory-based learning activities, Lego Therapy, Engagement Focus Sessions and Fine Motor Skills activities. Places are allocated by the Local Authority and this provision is integrated within Borrow Wood Primary School.

Admissions Criteria

Borrow Wood Primary School adheres to Derby City Council's admission arrangements. Reception entry is in September with one intake; standard pupil admission number is 30 per year. Applications window 3 November 2024 to 15 January 2025. Applications are via Derby City Council (online admissions). Nursery admissions are handled by the school. Admission policy is based on the Local Authority Booklet and Derby City Council information.

Financial Information

All education during school hours is free. We do not charge for any activity undertaken as part of the National Curriculum and Foundation Stage Curriculum. Some costs for extra-curricular activities may be charged to parents/carers.

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