The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Head
- Mr Aaron Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUTC Derby Pride Park
Secondary · 435m away
Derby Pride Academy
Free school · 590m away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 694m away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 729m away
Derby College
16 plus · 795m away
Castleward Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Zaytouna Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Zaytouna Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Zaytouna Primary School?
Zaytouna Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Zaytouna Primary School take?
Zaytouna Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Zaytouna Primary School?
Zaytouna Primary School is in Derby, DE24 8WH, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Zaytouna Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Zaytouna Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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