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Wren Park Primary School

Derby, DE3 9AYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
May 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#3,497
of 13,686 nationally

About Wren Park Primary School

Wren Park Primary School in Derby is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 362 pupils against a capacity of 378, meaning it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 84 applications for 43 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.95, with 35 of those applications coming as first preferences, all of which were offered. This level of competition indicates that Wren Park is a popular choice among local families, despite its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 not resulting in a graded overall effectiveness judgement. The inspection did, however, rate leadership and management as inadequate, while behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision were all judged good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJackson Avenue, WREN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, Derby, Derby, DE3 9AY
HeadteacherAlex Buckley
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils362
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity362 / 378 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSports HallDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubChoirChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wren Park Primary School

Wren Park Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.