The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
18% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Patmore (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedwood Primary School
Primary · 651m away
Grampian Primary Academy
Primary · 978m away
City of Derby Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Akaal Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Village Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cottons Farm Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cottons Farm Primary Academy take?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy is in Derby, DE24 9HG, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cottons Farm Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cottons Farm Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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