Little Eaton Primary School

About Little Eaton Primary School

Little Eaton Primary School is a state primary in the Derbyshire borough of Erewash, and it sits comfortably among the top performers in the local area. In the most recent rankings for key stage 2 expected standards in reading, writing and maths, the school placed 4th out of 25 primaries in Erewash, putting it in the top 16 per cent of schools locally. Its closest peers at the very top of the table are Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share a perfect ranking score. Headteacher Paul Schumann leads a school of 186 pupils, well within its capacity of 210, and the school is non-denominational with no religious character. It is also noticeably less deprived than many local schools, with only 4.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average.

Academically, Little Eaton delivers strong results that outstrip the local authority average. In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 77 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Derbyshire average of 59 per cent. Reading was a particular strength, with 94 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard and 57 per cent reaching the higher standard. Maths also performed well, with 91 per cent at the expected level and an average scaled score of 106. Writing was slightly lower, with 77 per cent at the expected standard and 17 per cent at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2022, confirmed that it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. That marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when overall effectiveness was Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a sensory room, forest school, library, playing fields, sports hall and an ICT suite. Sports provision covers gymnastics, swimming, cricket and tennis, while extracurricular clubs include gardening, book club, eco club, science club and art club. Little Eaton is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 46 applications for 30 places, with 26 offers going to first-preference applicants. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, the nearest such school is Morley Primary School, 3.1 km away. Little Eaton is best suited to families who value strong academic outcomes in a relatively small, well-resourced village primary.

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