The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Darren Hooley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kilbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1HA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pottery Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pottery Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pottery Primary School?
Pottery Primary School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pottery Primary School take?
Pottery Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pottery Primary School?
Pottery Primary School is in Belper, DE56 1HA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pottery Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pottery Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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