SchoolScoresZaytouna Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Muslim
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500 London Road, Derby, DE24 8WH
01332 383379 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 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 | 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
56 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 20th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 31st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 23rd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%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
54 pupils in this year group.
56% — about the same as the Derby average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 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. | 102 | 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
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.
This is a Muslim 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 | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.7% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 76th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 94th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 86.5% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 59th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 82nd highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 83rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 73rd highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 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
- St James' CofE Aided Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosehill Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024
- Castleward Spencer Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- St James' CofE Aided Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Arboretum Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lakeside Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pear Tree Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Pear Tree Community Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashwood Spencer Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hardwick Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Zaytouna Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Zaytouna Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did Zaytouna Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Zaytouna Primary School?
95% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Zaytouna Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Zaytouna Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Zaytouna Primary School as their first choice for 55 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 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 138776.
- 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.