The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 330
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Sadler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Heather Close, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3BW
Town setting
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Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Akaal Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stenson Fields Primary Community School's Ofsted rating?
Stenson Fields Primary Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stenson Fields Primary Community School?
Stenson Fields Primary Community School currently has 330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stenson Fields Primary Community School take?
Stenson Fields Primary Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stenson Fields Primary Community School?
Stenson Fields Primary Community School is in Derby, DE24 3BW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stenson Fields Primary Community School have a sixth form?
No, Stenson Fields Primary Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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