Akaal Primary School
49%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Akaal Primary School
Akaal Primary School is a state-funded Sikh primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Akaal Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Parkes, it falls under Derby local authority.
Akaal Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Akaal Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Akaal Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Sikh |
| Address | Grange Avenue, Derby, Derby, DE23 8DG |
| Headteacher | Zoe Parkes |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 420 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grange Avenue, Derby
Derby, DE23 8DG
Grange Avenue, Derby
Derby, DE23 8DG
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