The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Zoe Parkes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Grange Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVillage Primary Academy
Primary · 474m away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 988m away
Harrington Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Pear Tree Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Hardwick Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Grampian Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Akaal Primary School?
Akaal Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Akaal Primary School take?
Akaal Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Akaal Primary School?
Akaal Primary School is in Derby, DE23 8DG, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Akaal Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Akaal Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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