Overseal Primary School

About Overseal Primary School

Overseal Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Overseal Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Borrington, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1791st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 30 in South Derbyshire.

Overseal Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 28 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Overseal Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Derbyshire, Overseal 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.

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