The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mr Alex Buckley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jackson Avenue, WREN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Clare's School
Academy · 428m away
Derby High School
Independent · 592m away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 923m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Littleover Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ravensdale Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Murray Park Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wren Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wren Park Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wren Park Primary School?
Wren Park Primary School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wren Park Primary School take?
Wren Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wren Park Primary School?
Wren Park Primary School is in Derby, DE3 9AY, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wren Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wren Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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