Little Eaton Primary School
Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, DE21 5ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Eaton Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 17th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2013, report published 6 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 December 2022
This is a happy, friendly school where everyone is welcome. Pupils are well-mannered, courteous and respectful. Lessons are calm and orderly. This helps pupils to concentrate on their learning. Parents and carers appreciate the strong sense of community the school promotes. Pupils appreciate the way the school's 'PRIDE' values are celebrated in assemblies. They live out the school rules, recognising how these will help them in school and beyond. Pupils feel safe, knowing that any rare instances of bullying will be dealt with quickly. They know that they can share their worries and concerns with 'Safety Bear' and that these will be taken seriously by staff. Pupils are excited by the wider opportunities they receive. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can take part in a variety of clubs, including sports, music and chess. The youngest children merrily sing songs from their Nativity performance. Others learn to take risks in forest school. Pupils like their teachers. They appreciate the way adults in school help them when they find things tricky. However, some pupils have gaps in their understanding because leaders have not yet checked how well the curriculum is being delivered.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders do not have the expertise to make checks on their area of responsibility. They do not know what is working well and what needs to be developed. This hinders pupils' ability to learn the curriculum in a coherent and meaningful way. Leaders must ensure all subject leaders have the knowledge and expertise to check that the curriculum is delivered as intended so that pupils know and remember more of a subject.
- Assessment in the foundation subjects is in its infancy. This does not help teachers to accurately check what pupils know or identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should develop assessment systems for all subjects so teachers can make checks on how well the school's curriculum is being remembered by pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Little Eaton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Portway Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Old Vicarage School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Portway Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Schumann
- Phone
- 01332831471
- Address
- Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, DE21 5AB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112580
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.