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Findern Primary School
Buckford Lane, Findern, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6AR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.8 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school enjoys a LocaleIQ score of 78.8, indicating it outperforms 79% of similar institutions, suggesting a supportive learning environment. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, highlighting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Asian Indian6.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.86227, -1.53731 · DE65 6AR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112551
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Findern Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Findern Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2024.
Is Findern Primary School a good school?
Findern Primary School scores 78.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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