The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Eyre (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Foyle Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Tree Hill Primary School
Primary · 648m away
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 939m away
West Park School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Derby Pride Academy
Free school · 1.5km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Cavendish Close Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadow Farm Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meadow Farm 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 Meadow Farm Community Primary School?
Meadow Farm Community Primary School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadow Farm Community Primary School take?
Meadow Farm Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadow Farm Community Primary School?
Meadow Farm Community Primary School is in Derby, DE21 6TZ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadow Farm Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meadow Farm 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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