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%
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is not effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 378 |
| Number of Pupils: | 362 |
| Number of Boys: | 171 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.70% | 122 |
| Pakistani | 24.30% | 88 |
| Indian | 18.20% | 66 |
| Other Asian | 4.70% | 17 |
| African | 3.30% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.