The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Vicarage School
Independent · Very close
Include - St Matthews
Independent · 365m away
Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College
Secondary · 430m away
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 430m away
Lawn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bridge Street School
Academy · 1.5km away
Markeaton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School?
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School take?
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School?
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is in Derby, DE22 1EF, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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