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Etwall Primary School

South Derbyshire, DE65 6NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#4,017
of 13,686 nationally

About Etwall Primary School

Etwall Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 112 applications for just 45 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.49. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every available spot, and 41 of those 46 first-preference families were successful. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand speaks for itself. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, located in South Derbyshire, and is led by headteacher Sarah Bentley. It currently has 318 pupils on roll, just above its official capacity of 315, which reinforces its standing as a school that local parents are keen to get their children into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEgginton Road, Derby, South Derbyshire, DE65 6NB
HeadteacherSarah Bentley
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)16.0%
School Capacity318 / 315 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballRoundersDanceGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirArt ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Etwall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.