Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
107%
Capacity
450
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Brown, it falls under Derby local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2783rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 58 in Derby.
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 59 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Darley Abbey Drive, Derby, Derby, DE22 1EF |
| Headteacher | David Brown |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 450 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 450 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2783rd of 13,686
Nationally
245th of 1,353
In East Midlands
6th of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Darley Abbey Drive, Derby
Derby, DE22 1EF
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