Redhill Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Redhill Primary School currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 6.9% 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 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.3%).

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.

School Information

Address: The Ridings, Derby, DE72 3SF
Website: www.redhill.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01332673537
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicola Millar
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137897

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 217
Number of Boys: 122
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 4.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.30%185
Other Mixed3.20%7
Unclassified3.20%7
White and Black Caribbean2.80%6
Other White0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%2
Indian0.90%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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: Well Above Average (6.9)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
97%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
47%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
114.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
112.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redhill Primary School
The Ridings , Ockbrook DE72 3SF
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redhill Foundation Primary School
The Ridings , Ockbrook DE72 3SF
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ashbrook Junior School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
- not rated 1,392 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ashbrook Junior School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
3out of 4 1,392 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ashbrook Infant School
Victoria Avenue , Borrowash DE72 3HF
- not rated 1,392 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Park School
West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT
3out of 4 3,196 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Park School
West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT
- not rated 3,196 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ockbrook School
The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ
- not rated 463 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hopwell School
Ockbrook , DE72 3RW
- not rated 1,673 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.