The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Bartlett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Arundel Drive, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsterdale Primary School
Primary · 817m away
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Park School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ashbrook Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lees Brook Community Sports College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Borrow Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Borrow Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Borrow Wood Primary School?
Borrow Wood Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Borrow Wood Primary School take?
Borrow Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Borrow Wood Primary School?
Borrow Wood Primary School is in Derby, DE21 7QW, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Borrow Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Borrow Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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