Redwood Primary School
Derby, DE24 9PG · Derby · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,312 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 685. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the coming term?
What Ofsted said about Redwood Primary School
Overview
Redwood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, kind, and proud of their diverse community. The report highlights that pupils work hard, particularly in mathematics, and feel safe due to strong relationships with staff who effectively manage behaviour and support well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, especially in mathematics, where staff use good subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly.
- Staff ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from opportunities and learn alongside peers.
- The curriculum in almost all subjects is ambitious and well planned, building systematically from early years upwards.
- Leaders promote positive mental health and well-being, with staff modelling positive relationships and praising good manners.
- Governors have a secure understanding of the school and work closely with leaders to identify development priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all adults in phonics sessions encourage every pupil to join in, as some currently do not participate fully.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils have a variety of texts to take home, not just in some classes.
- The curriculum in French is overly complex; leaders should ensure all subjects identify key knowledge and allow sufficient revision time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot signs of risk and leaders ensuring pupils receive appropriate help and accurate records are kept.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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