The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr M Hetherington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFirs Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Bemrose School
All-through · Grammar · 617m away
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 661m away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 868m away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hardwick Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Derby High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Derby, DE22 3HH, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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