Village Primary Academy

About Village Primary Academy

Village Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 695 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 732 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Village Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Luff, it falls under Derby local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7949th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 58 in Derby.

Village Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 75 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Village Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Village Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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