Draycott Community Primary School
42%
Capacity
107
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Draycott Community Primary School
Draycott Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 257 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Draycott Community Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Claire Evans, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Draycott Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 10 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Draycott Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, Draycott Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hopwell Road, Derby, Erewash, DE72 3NH |
| Headteacher | Claire Evans |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 257 (42% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Apr 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hopwell Road, Derby
Erewash, DE72 3NH
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