SchoolScoresChaddesden Park Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Carson Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6JW
01332 662115 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 8 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Derby comparisons use the 52 of its 107 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 36th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 48th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 35th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 44th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Derby figures pool parents at the Derby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
36 pupils in this year group.
50% — 7 points below the Derby average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 103 | 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 Derby. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 71st highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 69th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 12th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 76th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 72nd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 62nd highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 73rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 12.6%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cavendish Close Junior Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Tree Hill Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Close Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadow Farm Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkview Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roe Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Breadsall Hill Top Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chaddesden Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chaddesden Park Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Chaddesden Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Chaddesden Park Primary School?
73% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Chaddesden Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chaddesden Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Chaddesden Park Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 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 145592.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.