Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Belper, DE56 2FQ · Derbyshire · primary school
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169th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,358 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for children in the nursery phase? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who did not reach the higher standard in 2024/25?
What Ofsted said about Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School continues to be a good school, described as a "hub of the local community" where staff know pupils well. The report highlights a "harmonious community" with strong relationships, effective teaching, and a curriculum that is largely well planned, ensuring pupils achieve well and feel safe.
Strengths
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, using "clear and concise" instructions and assessment to identify and address gaps in learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive "skilful and well-targeted support" to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school fosters positive behaviour and attendance, with staff working closely with families to remove barriers and dealing with disruptions swiftly.
- Pupils enjoy reading and develop early reading skills particularly well, with older pupils reading with "increasing fluency."
- Teachers receive "good-quality training and development" and feel valued, while governors provide strong support.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to develop and embed the full curriculum so that the "sequence of learning is not as clear in some subjects" is resolved, ensuring pupils are secure in their knowledge.
- The early reading programme must be delivered consistently in line with the plan in all lessons, as the new phonics scheme is "not yet delivered consistently well" and some pupils do not engage fully.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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