Derwent Community School, based in Derby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Derwent Community School currently has around 276 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 42.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | St Mark's Road, Derby, DE21 6AL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Housden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112782 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 276 |
| Number of Boys: | 150 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Community School St Mark's Road , DE21 6AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community Primary School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Junior School Hampshire Road , DE21 6BT | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Infant School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | - not rated | 1,075 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Mansfield Road , DE1 3TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Convent School Arthur Street , DE1 3EF | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.