The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 47.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Beecroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hampshire Road, Beaufort Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Giles' Spencer Academy
Academy · Very close
Roe Farm Primary School
Primary · 692m away
Derwent Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Da Vinci Academy
Secondary · 986m away
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle School
Academy · 1.3km away
Landau Forte College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Include - St Matthews
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beaufort Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beaufort Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaufort Primary School?
Beaufort Primary School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaufort Primary School take?
Beaufort Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beaufort Primary School?
Beaufort Primary School is in Derby, DE21 6BT, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaufort Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beaufort Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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