Roe Farm 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.
Roe Farm Primary School currently has around 382 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 50.0% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.9%).
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: | Worcester Crescent, Derby, DE21 4HG |
| Website: | www.roefarmprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332346310 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Co Headteacher Helen Weston Matthew Dodson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131401 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 455 |
| Number of Pupils: | 382 |
| Number of Boys: | 205 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.90% | 309 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Farm Primary School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Junior School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Farm Infant School Worcester Crescent , Chaddesden DE21 4HG | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Infant & Nursery School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School St Andrew's View , DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School and Technology Centre St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Community School St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | - not rated | 535 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Da Vinci Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall DE21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield College Morley , DE7 6DN | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School St Andrew's View , Breadsall Hilltop DE21 4EW | - not rated | 736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' School Hampshire Road , Chaddesden DE21 6BT | - not rated | 744 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 Support Centre Cbss , Brookside Road DE21 5LF | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.