Findern Primary School
Derby, DE65 6AR · Derbyshire · primary school
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60th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 the 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Findern Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, Young Voices, and Come and Play orchestra, or take violin lessons. Sports include basketball, football, athletics, goalball, mini soccer, and swimming, alongside an Inter-House Competition. The school also stages Christmas plays and offers Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Findern Primary School
Overview
Findern Primary School is described as a “special place for pupils to learn and grow,” where students are happy, behave well, and feel safe. The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and “exceptional” work to develop pupils’ character, resulting in high parental satisfaction and strong staff morale.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed” and “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with knowledge “logically sequenced” to help pupils embed key concepts.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils developing as “responsible and thoughtful citizens” through a “rich programme of activities” and a mature understanding of British values.
- Early years provision is Outstanding, offering “excellent opportunities to play and learn” that prioritise children’s “personal, social and emotional development.”
- Reading is a clear priority, with “highly structured” daily phonics sessions and engaging texts linked to other subjects, ensuring pupils “know more and remember more over time.”
- Staff report being “encouraged to help each other,” and governors “challenge the school effectively” while monitoring progress strategically.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects,” key knowledge is “not identified precisely enough,” meaning teachers cannot assess pupil progress as effectively as they should.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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