Derwentwater Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

Derwentwater Primary School currently has around 429 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 33.8%. white british pupils make up about 15.6% , followed by african at 13.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Shakespeare Road, London, W3 6SA
Website: www.derwentwaterschool.com
Telephone: 02089929296
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs V L R Nicholas
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101895

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 500
Number of Pupils: 429
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 192

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)33.80%145
White British15.60%67
African13.80%59
Other White10.50%45
Other Mixed5.40%23
Pakistani4.90%21
Caribbean3.50%15
Other Asian2.80%12
Bangladeshi2.10%9
Indian2.10%9
White and Black African1.60%7
White and Asian1.40%6
White and Black Caribbean1.20%5
Other Black0.70%3
Unclassified0.50%2
Irish0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.5)
Writing: Above Average (2.3)
Maths: Above Average (2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentwater Primary School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Derwentwater First School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 76 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR
4out of 4 404 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
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3out of 4 617 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
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Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 76 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 1,001 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Montpelier Middle School
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- not rated 2,991 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
- not rated 625 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 625 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
4out of 4 645 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Acton High School
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
- not rated 1,044 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
3out of 4 1,062 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 621 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greek Primary School of London
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- not rated 404 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Snowflake School
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- not rated 507 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Greek Embassy School
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Blooming Tree Pre Prep School
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- not rated 617 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
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- not rated 772 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.