Ladywood Primary School
Ilkeston, DE7 4NH · Derbyshire · primary school
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112nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 1,269 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ladywood Primary 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 305 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Ladywood Primary School
Overview
Ladywood Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" institution that is "at the heart of its community." The report highlights a strong focus on early reading, inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs, and high expectations for personal development, resulting in a positive school culture where pupils feel valued and safe.
Strengths
- Children make a "good start" in the early years, with a "sharp focus on early reading and language development" and accurate phonics instruction.
- The school promotes "personal development" through pupil leadership roles, an active school council, and opportunities like the ‘Embark Awards’.
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and provide immediate feedback, helping pupils take pride in their work, particularly in writing.
- The school is "inclusive" and "ambitious for all its pupils," ensuring the curriculum is adapted to meet the needs of those with SEND.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and the school fosters an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not regularly revisit key content, meaning pupils "do not reliably remember the important knowledge that they need to retain."
- Pupils lack an "age-appropriate understanding of British values or equality," leaving them less prepared for future learning and life stages.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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