SchoolScoresSale and Davys CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Twyford Road, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby, DE73 7HA
01332 702072 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| 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
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 10th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 51%). 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
11 pupils in this year group.
55% — 4 points below the Derbyshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 87th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 78th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 73rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 96th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 7th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 73rd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 93rd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 52nd highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 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
- Ash Croft Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homefields Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stenson Fields Primary Community School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redwood Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Chellaston Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chellaston Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Shelton Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Shelton Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grampian Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sale and Davys CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Sale and Davys CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sale and Davys CofE Primary School?
100% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sale and Davys CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sale and Davys CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Sale and Davys CofE Primary School as their first choice for 9 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 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 148818.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.