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Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9HG, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.6 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
119
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates a solid foundation for education, particularly excelling in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths, which are above the national average. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils. Overall, it serves a small community of 119 students, and while it ranks better than 13% of schools in the area, parents may want to consider the school's performance in raising attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.4%
Mixed Other18.5%
White Other15.1%
Black African6.7%
Asian Pakistani6.7%
Asian Other5.9%
Other5.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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52.88476, -1.48271 · DE24 9HG
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN145982
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottons Farm Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Cottons Farm Primary Academy a good school?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy scores 12.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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