North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
, S42 5LE · Derbyshire · primary school
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87th 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,294 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 378 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
Overview
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes an ‘inclusive ethos’ where pupils enjoy attending school and demonstrate ‘resilience’ and ‘independence’ in their learning. Leaders have driven improvements since joining the academy trust, resulting in a ‘well designed and ambitious’ curriculum that supports high achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘good attitudes to learning’, ‘persevere’ with challenging work, and behave well within a ‘calm and orderly environment’.
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing firm foundations through ‘well-planned activities’ and learning complex vocabulary.
- Reading is prioritised with ‘well taught’ phonics; pupils receive expert support if they fall behind and enjoy ‘attractive reading areas’.
- Staff identify special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early and adapt the curriculum effectively, with parents noting their children are ‘thriving’.
- Teachers deliver engaging lessons, questioning well to address misconceptions and building on prior knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure new curriculum plans for a small number of foundation subjects are ‘embedded effectively’ to address ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ from previous learning.
- The school must monitor and analyse attendance information more effectively, as current methods have had ‘little impact overall’ on reducing persistent absence.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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