Shardlow Primary School
About Shardlow Primary School
Shardlow Primary School is a small state primary in South Derbyshire that parents clearly want to get into. For its 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 21 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. All 7 of those offers went to first-preference families, which suggests that for those who live close enough, this is a school they actively choose rather than fall back on. The school has a total capacity of 104 and currently enrols 95 pupils, so it is running near full but not bursting at the seams. With 14.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is slightly above the national average for disadvantage, but the school’s popularity indicates it holds strong appeal across the local community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:50
After-school care
15:20-17:30
Source: shardlowprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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