St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
About St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School sits within the Derby local authority, where it ranks 12th out of 58 primary schools on the key stage two expected standard measure. That puts it comfortably in the top quarter of schools locally, though it sits behind three strong peers: Griffe Field Primary School, Gayton Junior School, and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is one of only five primaries in Derby rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and the nearest such school, Wyndham Spencer Academy, is 3.4 kilometres away. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Rachael Dean, St Werburgh's serves 287 pupils against a capacity of 315, and 16.7 per cent of its children are eligible for free school meals. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 68 applications for 33 places, with 31 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.06.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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: stwerburghs.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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