The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 4.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Schumann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBreadsall CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
KS4 Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Tuition Services Co Brookside School
Miscellaneous · 2.0km away
The Ecclesbourne School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Portway Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Old Vicarage School
Independent · 2.8km away
Portway Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Little Eaton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Little Eaton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Eaton Primary School?
Little Eaton Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Eaton Primary School take?
Little Eaton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Little Eaton Primary School?
Little Eaton Primary School is in Derby, DE21 5AB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Eaton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Little Eaton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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