Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Derby, DE21 6TZ · Derby · primary school
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18th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 1,044 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
Meadow Farm Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a residential trip to Dukes Barn.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 284. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Dukes Barn residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Overview
Meadow Farm Community Primary School is described as a “happy and inclusive school” where pupils are “proud to be a part” of the community. The report highlights “warm and positive relationships” between staff and pupils, with leaders who are “highly regarded” and work diligently in the best interests of all children.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “kindness” and respond well to “high expectations” for behaviour, with bullying incidents being “rare and not tolerated”.
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” that supports the development of pupils’ character and encourages them to be “resilient learners”.
- Reading is a priority, with staff using a “consistent approach” to phonics and providing a “vibrant” library with carefully selected texts.
- Children in early years are “keen and enthusiastic learners” who make good use of learning opportunities tailored to their interests.
- Pupils benefit from diverse experiences, including visits to places of worship and “popular after-school clubs”, which enrich their personal development.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide further training to ensure “consistent and effective” delivery of the curriculum, addressing slight inconsistencies that can lead to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Staff must ensure that targets on education, health and care plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “clearly or precisely reflected” in school plans and monitored tightly.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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