Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street, Ironville, NG16 5NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School is a primary school in Ironville for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 141st of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 26 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
Ironville and Codnor Park is a school that pupils enjoy coming to each morning. Pupils whom inspectors met told them, 'It's fun and has kind people, friends and teachers,' and said how they feel safe there. Pupils behave well around the school. They play lots of exciting games and chat happily at lunchtimes. They describe bullying as 'very rare' and say that, if it ever happens, staff sort it out so that everyone gets on well again. Pupils enjoy following the school's RESPECT system and look forward to getting a house point award in assembly. Pupils work hard in lessons. Lessons are interesting. Teachers help them to read well from a young age. This helps them find out about other countries, for example Jamaica, in 'Wonderful World' week. Pupils know that staff want the very best for every one of them. If any pupil is upset, they know that staff will listen and help them. Pupils love the clubs that are available, such as those for archery and fencing. They visit places such as Dearne Valley, where they toast marshmallows together on the fire and scale the climbing wall. They appreciate the good education and care they receive, and feel proud to be part of their school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not yet gain the disciplinary knowledge that they need. Consequently, pupils' understanding is not as developed as it could be. Leaders should ensure that the planned enhancements of the curriculum are implemented. They should check that this is helping pupils to deepen their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 158
Schools near Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Riddings Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Westwood Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Somerlea Park Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE AND SHINE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Grundy
- Phone
- 01773602936
- Address
- Victoria Street, Ironville, NG16 5NB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 144607
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.