Lawn Primary School

About Lawn Primary School

Parents considering Lawn Primary School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 170 applications for just 59 places, making it heavily oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.88 applicants per place. Of those 170 applications, 56 were first-preference choices, and 53 of those families received an offer. This level of demand suggests a school that is well-regarded within the Derby community. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the oversubscription figures speak for themselves: families are actively choosing Lawn, and many who put it first are successful. The school is led by headteacher Lindsay Clark and caters for 435 pupils aged 4 to 11, operating very close to its full capacity of 436.

Academically, Lawn Primary School is a standout performer in Derby. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, the school was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding grades for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision was rated Good. At Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Derby local authority average of 55%. This performance places Lawn 5th out of 58 primary schools in the local authority rankings, and in the top 25% nationally. Pupils also achieved strong average scores of 109 in maths and 108 in reading. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading was 38%, in maths 37%, and in writing 17%. The school has held an Outstanding rating across both its recent inspections, having previously been graded Outstanding in 2016.

The school offers a broad range of facilities and activities that support its academic strengths. Pupils have access to a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, a sensory room, and a forest school, as well as a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, gymnastics, swimming, and dance, while clubs range from chess and book club to eco club and science club. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. With only 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively advantaged intake compared with some Derby primaries. Lawn is a good fit for families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a well-resourced environment, and who are prepared to compete for a place in a popular local school.

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