Wren Park Primary School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Wren Park Primary School currently has around 362 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 8.3% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 24.3% , followed by indian at 18.2%

School Information

Address: Jackson Avenue, Derby, DE3 9AY
Website: http://www.wrenpark.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332512732
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derby
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Alex Buckley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112758

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025

Safeguarding is not effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 378
Number of Pupils: 362
Number of Boys: 171
Number of Girls: 191

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British33.70%122
Pakistani24.30%88
Indian18.20%66
Other Asian4.70%17
African3.30%12
Other Mixed2.80%10
White and Asian2.50%9
Unclassified2.50%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%8
White and Black Caribbean1.70%6
Other White1.10%4
Bangladeshi1.10%4
White and Black African0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
Caribbean0.60%2
Irish0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Below Average (-2.7)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ
3out of 4 2,483 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ
3out of 4 2,638 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ
4out of 4 3,045 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Park Primary School
Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ
- not rated 953 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Thornhill Road , Littleover DE23 6FZ
- not rated 1,008 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES
3out of 4 1,167 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery School
Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES
- not rated 1,167 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ
3out of 4 1,183 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Murray Park Community School
Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL
3out of 4 1,390 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Derby Moor Community Sports College
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
- not rated 1,648 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
3out of 4 1,648 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR
3out of 4 2,549 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mackworth College, Derby
Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR
- not rated 1,815 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU
3out of 4 1,658 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ
4out of 4 467 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road , Mickleover DE3 9AZ
- not rated 467 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derby High School
Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT
- not rated 647 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
4out of 4 1,648 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
- not rated 1,648 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.