Located in Derby, Lawn Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Lawn Primary School currently has around 435 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 9.0% 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 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.5%).
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: | Norbury Close, Derby, DE22 2QR |
| Website: | http://www.lawn.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332550178 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lindsay Clark |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147624 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 436 |
| Number of Pupils: | 435 |
| Number of Boys: | 212 |
| Number of Girls: | 223 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.50% | 346 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 18 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 8 |
| African | 1.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary School Norbury Close , Allestree DE22 2QR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Broadway , DE22 1AU | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Broadway , DE22 1AU | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markeaton Primary School Bromley Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allestree Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Blenheim Drive , Allestree DE22 2LW | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,153 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Derby Kedleston Road , DE22 1GB | - not rated | 522 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Street School Bridge Street , DE1 3LB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Behaviour Support Service Bridge Street , DE1 3LU | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Grove Cedar Street , DE22 1HL | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.