Homefields Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Homefields Primary School currently has around 348 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 4.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48%. indian pupils make up about 23.6%
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.
| Address: | Parkway, Derby, DE73 5NY |
| Website: | www.homefields.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332691351 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Rollerson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 146477 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 348 |
| Number of Boys: | 184 |
| Number of Girls: | 164 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.00% | 167 |
| Indian | 23.60% | 82 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 13 |
| African | 3.40% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefields Primary School Parkway , Chellaston DE73 5NY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | - not rated | 716 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Junior School Maple Drive , Chellaston DE73 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Infant School School Lane , Chellaston DE73 6TA | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston School Swarkestone Road , Chellaston DE73 5UB | - not rated | 628 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellaston Academy Swarkestone Road , DE73 5UB | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.