Parkview Primary School
105%
Capacity
221
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Parkview Primary School
Parkview Primary School is a popular choice among Derby families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.77. Of those, 53 families put it down as their first preference, and 29 of those were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it’s worth noting that the school’s most recent Ofsted data doesn’t include a parent view survey, so we don’t have a direct recommendation percentage to go on. Headteacher Marie Jarvis leads a mixed, non-religious primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. The school is slightly over its official capacity of 210, currently teaching 221 pupils, and 12 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals.
Academically, Parkview performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 68 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Derby local authority average of 55 per cent. That places the school 15th out of 58 primaries in the area, putting it in the top 26 per cent locally. At the higher standard, 25 per cent of pupils achieved that level across all three subjects. Individual subject scores are solid: an average scaled score of 107 in maths and 106 in reading. In its most recent graded inspection, from 2011, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, early years provision and behaviour. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good.
The school offers a broad set of facilities, including a sensory room, forest school area, gymnasium and sports hall, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers rounders, athletics, swimming and netball, while clubs include gardening, drama, eco club and film club. For children with additional needs, the school supports moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parkview is a good fit for families who want a well-subscribed local primary with strong academic results and a wide range of enrichment activities, but who are also comfortable with a school that is running slightly above capacity. If you’re looking for an Outstanding-rated alternative, the nearest is Castleward Spencer Academy, about 3.8 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Springwood Drive, Derby., Derby, DE21 2RQ |
| Headteacher | Marie Jarvis |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 221 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 221 / 210 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4948th of 13,686
Nationally
437th of 1,353
In East Midlands
15th of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
113
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.7%
- Mixed7.8%
- Asian3.7%
- White (other)3.6%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Springwood Drive, Derby.
Derby, DE21 2RQ
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