Brackensdale Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brackensdale Primary School currently has around 446 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Walthamstow Drive, Derby, DE22 4BS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Radbourne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112736 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 525 |
| Number of Pupils: | 446 |
| Number of Boys: | 248 |
| Number of Girls: | 198 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackensdale Primary School Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackensdale Infant School Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS | - not rated | 130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Park Primary Academy Reigate Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Park Primary School Reigate Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4EQ | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Park Community School Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly House 107 Radbourne Street , DE22 3BW | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple View School 305a Prince Charles Avenue , DE22 4LL | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Secret Garden 40 Ashbourne Road , DE22 3AD | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.