Beaufort Primary School
Derby, DE21 6BT · Derby · primary school
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53rd 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 — 3.3/10 against 948 of them, against 2.5/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beaufort Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in 2023-12. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join crafts, science, choir, baking, and line dancing clubs, as well as multi-sports and Bikeability. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their reading and writing scores? What specific steps are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Beaufort Primary School
Overview
The report states that the quality of education has declined in recent years, though "much-needed changes have been introduced" by the trust. While pupils behave very well and feel safe, the full impact of these recent improvements is not yet realised, and leadership remains unstable.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave very well" and work happily together, responding calmly to high expectations.
- The school provides "strong pastoral support," with pupils’ physical and mental well-being being "well supported."
- There is a "positive picture" in reading and mathematics, with a "well-planned and sequenced mathematics curriculum."
- Teachers follow the phonics programme "consistently and with confidence," regularly checking pupil learning.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and pupils feel safe because "the teachers protect us."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the revised curriculum is "consistently implemented across the school" so pupils develop secure knowledge in all subjects.
- Provision for pupils with SEND must be strengthened to ensure support is "precisely matched to their needs."
- The early years curriculum needs to be "embedded and implemented consistently," including coordinating indoor and outdoor provision.
- Strong leadership must be established to realise the school’s vision, as current leadership is not stable and staff expertise is developing.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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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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