The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 63% 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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 593
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 63.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Gallimore (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
Dover Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 555m away
Pear Tree Infant School
Primary · 602m away
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 608m away
Harrington Nursery School
Nursery · 639m away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 865m away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 898m away
Village Primary Academy
Primary · 911m away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 960m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hardwick Primary School?
Hardwick Primary School currently has 593 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hardwick Primary School take?
Hardwick Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hardwick Primary School?
Hardwick Primary School is in Derby, DE23 6QP, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hardwick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hardwick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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