Cottons Farm Primary Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Cottons Farm Primary Academy currently has around 119 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.4% boys and 54.6% girls. Around 61.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24.4%. other mixed pupils make up about 18.5% , followed by other white at 15.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sheridan Street, Derby, DE24 9HG |
| Website: | www.cottonsfarm.theharmonytrust.org |
| Telephone: | 01332771370 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kirsty Patmore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145982 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 119 |
| Number of Boys: | 54 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 24.40% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 18.50% | 22 |
| Other White | 15.10% | 18 |
| African | 6.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 6.70% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 5.90% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottons Farm Primary School Sheridan Street , Sinfin DE24 9HG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottons Farm Primary Academy Sheridan Street , Sinfin DE24 9HG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Junior School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinfin Community School Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.