Reigate Park Primary Academy
Derby, DE22 4EQ · Derby · primary school
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39th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,864 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reigate Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 416. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current performance metrics?
What Ofsted said about Reigate Park Primary Academy
Overview
Reigate Park Primary Academy is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils "feel safe and happy" and are in "eager anticipation" of learning. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that includes British Sign Language, supported by staff who take into account their workload and well-being. Leaders accurately evaluate provision and know how to improve the school further.
Strengths
- Pupils are "extremely proud" of their proficiency in British Sign Language and demonstrate respect for others and the environment.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "a strength," with needs accurately identified and effective strategies used.
- Staff are "early reading experts" who intervene swiftly if assessment shows a pupil might be falling behind.
- The early years provision is "very well resourced," helping children develop socially and prepare for their next stage.
- Staff are "highly vigilant" regarding safeguarding, recording and reporting concerns swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders do not effectively monitor teaching, so leaders must ensure they have the skills to evaluate curriculum implementation.
- Some teachers do not check systematically enough that all pupils have remembered important knowledge, leaving some unable to recall it.
- Some books for younger pupils are not precisely matched to the phonics they know, slowing fluency development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained well to follow procedures and leaders maintaining detailed records while working closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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