Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Address | Sheridan Street, DE24 9HG |
| School Website | www.cottonsfarm.theharmonytrust.org |
| Telephone | 1332771370 |
| URN | 145982 |
School Census
| Total | 114 |
| Girls/Boys | 58/56 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.9%/49.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 55.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 68 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 19/04/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -6.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -4.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 80% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 80% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 70% |
| no | 30% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 16.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 21.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Grampian Primary Academy
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grampian Way, , DE24 9LU
Redwood Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Redwood Road, , DE24 9PG