Diseworth Church of England Primary School
Derby, DE74 2QD · Leicestershire · primary school
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203rd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 2,470 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Diseworth Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 21 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 bridge the gap between the current 17.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to help children reach the higher standard, given the current 0.0% figure? How does the school ensure consistent progress for all pupils following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Diseworth Church of England Primary School
Overview
Diseworth Church of England Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils are "happy and kind to each other." The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding, though it identified specific areas regarding curriculum delivery and personal development that require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils form "close friendships" and behave well, forging "strong relationships with teachers" in a supportive atmosphere.
- The "ambitious and broad curriculum" is "designed well," with clear guidance helping teachers build pupils’ knowledge over time.
- Children "learn to read quickly," becoming "fluent and confident readers" through well-trained staff and regular progress checks.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "exceptionally well supported," achieving well through precise individual support plans.
- Governors "use this understanding well to support and hold the school to account," while staff feel "well supported with their well-being and workload."
Areas to improve
- Staff require ongoing training to better adapt teaching in new curricula, ensuring "gaps in knowledge close" and pupils develop deeper understanding.
- Programmes supporting pupils’ personal development must be "coherently designed and implemented" so pupils gain necessary knowledge for "life in modern Britain."
Safeguarding
The report states 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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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