Redwood Primary School is a primary school in Derby, 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.
Redwood Primary School currently has around 609 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 45.5% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.9%. indian pupils make up about 25.5% , followed by pakistani 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.
| Address: | Redwood Road, Derby, DE24 9PG |
| Website: | www.redwoodprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01332767443 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lyndsey Shepherd |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112770 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 685 |
| Number of Pupils: | 609 |
| Number of Boys: | 304 |
| Number of Girls: | 305 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.90% | 182 |
| Indian | 25.50% | 155 |
| Pakistani | 13.80% | 84 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 37 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 21 |
| African | 3.10% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Junior School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Redwood Road , Sinfin DE24 9PG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottons Farm Primary School Sheridan Street , Sinfin DE24 9HG | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottons Farm Primary Academy Sheridan Street , Sinfin DE24 9HG | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grampian Primary Academy Grampian Way , Sinfin DE24 9LU | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinfin Community School Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | - not rated | 673 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.