Located in Derby, Griffe Field Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Griffe Field Primary School currently has around 454 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 8.4% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.5%. white british pupils make up about 23.3% , followed by pakistani at 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Grosvenor Drive, Derby, DE23 3UQ |
| Website: | www.griffefield.derby.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01332515718 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Mitchell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146579 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 454 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 33.50% | 152 |
| White British | 23.30% | 106 |
| Pakistani | 16.70% | 76 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.20% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 18 |
| African | 3.30% | 15 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | - not rated | 8 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery School Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 423 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,137 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 423 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.