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Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
695
Capacity
732
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 35% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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
Asian Pakistani33.2%
Other15.1%
White British14.1%
White Other8.8%
Asian Indian6.8%
Black African4.2%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.89870, -1.48399 · DE23 8DF
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN145760
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Village Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Village Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is Village Primary Academy a good school?
Village Primary Academy scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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