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Akaal Primary School

Derby, DE23 8DG · Derby · primary school

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Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2022 Inspected 4 years ago Mixed Primary Sikh
4.1/10 Broadly average

32nd of 59 primary schools in Derby we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.

Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 2,634 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.

How this is worked out
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 69.0 · 63 41% 2.58
Ofsted 3 33% 0.10
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 8.0 · 57 26% 1.47

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Akaal Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).

Getting in

The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.

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How has the school addressed the specific areas highlighted in the 2022 Ofsted report? What support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths?

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Expected standard
69%
2024/25
Higher standard
8%
2024/25
Demand
×0.95
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
26%
vs 25% across England

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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