Redhill Primary School

About Redhill Primary School

Redhill Primary School in Erewash received an Outstanding rating across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023, a clean sweep that includes quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision. This marks a continuation of the school's strong performance, as it was also rated Outstanding in its previous inspection in 2009. But the most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard: 100% of pupils met this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is dramatically higher than the Derbyshire local authority average of 59%, placing Redhill in the top 5% of primary schools nationally and first among 25 schools in the Erewash borough. The school's ranking score of 100 puts it level with the very top performers in the local area.

Digging deeper into the exam results, the school's performance is consistently strong across individual subjects. In reading, 100% of pupils reached the expected standard, with 77% achieving the higher standard and an average scaled score of 114. In maths, again 100% met the expected standard, 65% reached the higher standard, and the average scaled score was 112. Writing saw 100% at expected and 52% at the higher standard. The combined higher standard (reaching the higher threshold in reading, writing and maths) was 42%. These figures are particularly impressive given that the school has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.9%. While the school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, the attainment data alone tells a clear story of a school where nearly every child is meeting or exceeding national expectations.

Redhill Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 5 to 11, with no religious character and no nursery provision. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 60 applications for 30 places, with 34 first-preference applications resulting in 30 offers. The school has a sensory room, forest school, library and art studios, and offers a broad range of sports including tennis, football, athletics, cricket, rounders and cross country, plus clubs such as drama, choir, science club and eco club. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With a capacity of 210 and 217 pupils currently enrolled, the school is running slightly above capacity, which reflects its popularity. This is a school that will particularly suit families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a well-supported, inclusive environment, though securing a place will require a first-preference application given the oversubscription.

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