St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Derby, DE21 7LL · Derby · primary school
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14th 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 — 6.8/10 against 3,977 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Lent club and enter the Derby Arts Festival competition. Sports include football, hockey, and netball, while arts and music cover dance, art & craft, and musical instruments. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 Lent club? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 315 available spots?
What Ofsted said about St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Werburgh’s CofE Primary School is described as an “inclusive and nurturing school” where staff and pupils “live out the Christian values harmoniously.” The report highlights a “strong community feel” and notes that pupils are “happy and safe,” engaging well in lessons with “respectfully confident” attitudes.
Strengths
- Personal development is judged “Outstanding,” with pupils showing a “secure and mature understanding of diversity and equality” and fundamental British values.
- Reading provision is strong; staff deliver phonics well, and pupils “soon become fluent readers” with a curriculum that promotes a “love of reading.”
- The mathematics curriculum helps pupils become “fluent with numbers” and develop reasoning skills through clear explanations and structured questioning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” ensuring they “successfully learn the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Early years provision is “well resourced,” with clear routines that help children develop independence and are “well prepared for key stage 1.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, planned opportunities for pupils to “deepen and extend their learning are inconsistently implemented,” meaning learning for some pupils is “not always maximised.”
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 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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