Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, DE21 5LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Breadsall for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 12th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2012, report published 24 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is a flourishing school. Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. They told inspectors, 'We're a small school, but we're a friendly school.' Pupils are proud of their school. They say that they feel safe. Pupils really care for each other. Pupils are polite and respectful. They behave very well. One pupil told inspectors: 'There is no bullying, and everyone gets along. The learning is fun, and the adults really look after us.' Pupils know that staff quickly sort out any problems and that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils know what is expected of them. They have a very clear understanding of equality. Leaders prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. Leaders promote the school's values of: 'Love, Hope and Respect'. Pupils know and understand these values. Pupils like to work hard and achieve. They enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school as head prefects, house captains and school councillors. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'The school has high expectations for its pupils and the values are well promoted.' Parents like the broad range of extra-curricular clubs available for pupils.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have developed a coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum. On occasions, there are inconsistencies in what pupils can recall about their learning in some subjects. Pupils are not always clear on what they have learned about fundamental British values. Leaders should ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, know more and remember more of the school's curriculum thinking, including the curriculum for pupils' personal development, from early years to the end of key stage 2.
- Staff regularly assess what pupils know in the core subjects. However, leaders have not developed assessment systems for the foundation subjects, including for pupils with SEND. As a result, teachers do not regularly check how successfully pupils access the wider curriculum. Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessment in the wider curriculum subjects and ensure that the use of assessment does not place unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Parkview Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Little Eaton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Roe Farm Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Beaufort Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Forster
- Phone
- 01332831328
- Address
- 51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, DE21 5LF
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112805
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.