The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Mitchell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Grosvenor Drive, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary · 387m away
Ivy House School
Special school · 387m away
Ivy House School
Academy · 387m away
Derby Grammar School
Independent · 634m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 780m away
Littleover Community School
Secondary · 880m away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Highfields Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Griffe Field Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Griffe Field Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Griffe Field Primary School?
Griffe Field Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Griffe Field Primary School take?
Griffe Field Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Griffe Field Primary School?
Griffe Field Primary School is in Derby, DE23 3UQ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Griffe Field Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Griffe Field Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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