Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Derby, DE22 1EF · Derby · primary school
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13th 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 the 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt for the 12.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes an ‘aspirational and joyful school, where pupils thrive’, characterised by strong relationships, high expectations, and a curriculum that nurtures both academic and personal development.
Strengths
- Children in the early years get off to a ‘very strong start’, showing ‘high levels of independence’ and sustained concentration in a ‘warm and nurturing environment’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well-sequenced’, allowing pupils to ‘dig deeper’ into subjects, with particular praise for the ‘highly effective’ reading programme and mathematics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve the best possible outcomes’, accessing the same ‘ambitious curriculum’ as their peers through ‘quality first teaching’.
- Staff feel ‘well-supported with their workload and well-being’, benefiting from ‘high quality continuous professional development’ and effective governance.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to their learning’, are ‘courteous and respectful’, and feel safe with ‘trusted adults’ to support them.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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