SchoolScoresWillington Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DN
01283 702156 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 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 | 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
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 34th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 36th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 28th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 40th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 80% | 76% |
| 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
26 pupils in this year group.
81% — 22 points above the Derbyshire average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 86th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 97th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 93rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 23rd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. 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 107 state primary schools in Derby. 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 25th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 79th highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.5%* | 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
- St Wystan's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Findern Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Repton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Egginton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Highfields Spencer Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Etwall Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Shrewsbury Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stenson Fields Primary Community School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Willington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did Willington Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Willington Primary School?
81% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Willington Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Willington Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Willington Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 112701.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.