Willington Primary School
Derby, DE65 6DN · Derbyshire · primary school
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26th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 9.1/10 against 3,893 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in orienteering, attend the Halle Music Concert and Pantomime, and visit Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Peak Wildlife Park, Carsington Water, Derby Arena, Lea Green Residential Centre, and Bushkiddz.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the residential trip to Lea Green?
What Ofsted said about Willington Primary School
Overview
Willington Primary School is described as an inclusive institution with a "strong sense of community" and a clear vision to ensure pupils succeed. The report highlights a "respectful and positive culture" where pupils are happy, behave well, and benefit from high expectations and rich extracurricular experiences.
Strengths
- Reading is a priority, with staff "expertly support[ing] pupils to learn phonics" and ensuring books match pupils' stages, leading to confident and fluent readers.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" in most subjects, with knowledgeable staff linking learning across disciplines and promoting subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "do particularly well" due to bespoke adaptations and effective identification of needs.
- Early years provision is praised for making learning "fun," with strong, warm relationships between staff and children who settle in quickly.
- Leaders have established a "renewed ambition" for the school, introducing changes with "precision and determination" and fostering unity among staff and parents.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not clearly define the most important content, meaning pupils "do not build a strong knowledge base over time."
- The school has not yet checked curriculum implementation in a small number of subjects, resulting in a lack of clear guidance on improving teaching in these areas.
- Leaders need to ensure all subject leaders have the necessary skills and expertise to lead their subjects and support teachers effectively.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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