The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% 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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Forster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derbyshire, DE21 5LF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKS4 Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Tuition Services Co Brookside School
Miscellaneous · Very close
St Andrew's School
Special school · 1.3km away
St Andrew's Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Da Vinci Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Little Eaton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Roe Farm Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School a selective school?
No. Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Breadsall CofE VC Primary School?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Breadsall CofE VC Primary School take?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is in Breadsall, DE21 5LF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Breadsall CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Breadsall CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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