Homefields Primary School
Derby, DE73 5NY · Derby · primary school
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5th 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 the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Homefields 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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Homefields Primary School
Overview
Homefields Primary School is described as a “caring and happy school” where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “outstanding” behaviour, supported by staff who model respectful relationships. While the school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), there are specific areas regarding curriculum planning and SEND adaptation that require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, being “respectful, well mannered, and polite.”
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and use frequent assessments to identify and close gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a “systematic approach to the teaching of phonics” resulting in pupils becoming “fluent, confident readers.”
- Personal development is central to the school’s ethos, with pupils benefiting from a “well-planned and sequenced” personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Staff feel well supported and proud, noting that “Everyone cares for each other here.”
Areas to improve
- The school must complete the process of refining and embedding the curriculum in all subjects, particularly ensuring early years plans link effectively to Years 1 to 6.
- Teachers must more precisely use available information to adapt lessons consistently, ensuring all pupils with SEND can fully access the ambitious curriculum.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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
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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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