The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Principal Forid Miah
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
240 Starflower Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0FD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaple View School
Independent · 1.0km away
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Murray Park Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ravensdale Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Silverhill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Reigate Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Reigate Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Clare's School
Academy · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hackwood Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Hackwood Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hackwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hackwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hackwood Primary Academy?
Hackwood Primary Academy currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hackwood Primary Academy take?
Hackwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hackwood Primary Academy?
Hackwood Primary Academy is in Derby, DE3 0FD, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hackwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hackwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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