St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Derby, DE74 2LH · Leicestershire · primary school
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62nd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 6.1/10 against 3,899 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council and Young Voices Choir, and participate in fencing, climbing, archery, skipping, electric cars, and trampolining. Arts include African drumming, recorder, Dood clarinet, instrumental tuition, and a summer concert. Trips cover pantomime, residential visits, and RE visits to places of worship. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How is the 2022 inspection report being used to improve teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Edward’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, well-behaved, and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering an inclusive environment where the school’s values are central to daily life and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “well behaved” and “listen intently,” ensuring “no learning time is lost due to poor behaviour.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well sequenced,” with teachers using effective activities and regular checks to support understanding.
- Phonics is taught using a “consistent approach,” helping pupils, including those who find reading challenging, to read with “ever-increasing fluency and confidence.”
- Staff provide “carefully crafted provision” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, removing barriers to their learning.
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling supported and describing the school as a “happy place to work.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure foundation subject curriculum plans explicitly identify the “small steps of learning” required to acquire cumulative knowledge, rather than relying on broad intentions.
- Leaders must establish a coherent overview of texts read to pupils to ensure they access an “ever-increasingly demanding range of high-quality texts” as they progress through the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, ensuring staff receive up-to-date training, and acting without delay on concerns raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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