Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
91%
Capacity
247
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 247 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher M Hetherington, it falls under Derby local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9348th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 58 in Derby.
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Albans Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 3HH |
| Headteacher | M Hetherington |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 247 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.2% |
| School Capacity | 247 / 270 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9348th of 13,686
Nationally
877th of 1,353
In East Midlands
28th of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Albans Road, Derby
Derby, DE22 3HH
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Opening Hours
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