The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 549
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 59%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Louise Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dale Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dale Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dale Community Primary School?
Dale Community Primary School currently has 549 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dale Community Primary School take?
Dale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dale Community Primary School?
Dale Community Primary School is in Derby, DE23 6NL, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dale Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dale Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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