SchoolScoresHomefields Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5NY
01332 691351 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
118 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 39th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 42nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 34th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 53 parents whose child had been bullied 29th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 94 parents who had raised a concern Joint 38th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 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. | 81%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
45 pupils in this year group.
76% — 19 points above the Derby average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 96 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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 103rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 49th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.6% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 43rd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 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
- Chellaston Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chellaston Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Shelton Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Shelton Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Grange Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Allenton Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Landau Forte Academy Moorhead 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Leys Spencer Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Oakwood Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Homefields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Homefields Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did Homefields Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Homefields Primary School?
81% of the 118 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Homefields Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Homefields Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Homefields Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 43 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 146477.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.