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St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Derby, DE21 6NUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#5,577
of 13,686 nationally

About St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Derby that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. With 332 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is running slightly above its official limit, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 68 applications for just 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. Of those, 39 were first-preference applications, and all 39 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.1%, which is below the national primary average of around 23% and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. The school serves children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Tammie McNamara. Its religious character as a Roman Catholic school will appeal to families seeking a faith-based education, though the oversubscription figures indicate demand extends well beyond the immediate Catholic community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressNewstead Avenue, Derby, Derby, DE21 6NU
HeadteacherTammie McNamara
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils332
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity332 / 315 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersDanceFootballCross CountryCricketTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.