SchoolScoresBreadsall CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, DE21 5LF
01332 831328 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
88% — 29 points above the Derbyshire average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (57%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 344th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 124th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 319th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 101st highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 119th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Breadsall Hill Top Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkview Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Eaton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roe Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaufort Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Close Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Cavendish Close Junior Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Derwent Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Breadsall CofE VC Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Breadsall CofE VC Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112805.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.