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Derwent Primary School
St Mark's Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6AL, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.6 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
304
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school stands out for its impressive performance in key stage 2, where 29% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. However, the overall LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 10% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement. Parents can take comfort in the school's strong academic outcomes, especially in the context of national benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
Black African16.1%
White Other6.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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52.92929, -1.45887 · DE21 6AL
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN144343
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.derwentprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Derwent Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Derwent Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2021.
Is Derwent Primary School a good school?
Derwent Primary School scores 9.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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