St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newstead Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 34th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2013, report published 11 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
St Alban's is a happy and welcoming place. Pupils embrace the school's motto of 'learning, loving and living'. They are well cared for and are proud of their school. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There are several leadership roles that pupils can benefit from taking on. These include being a member of the school council, the eco group, the chaplaincy team or being an anti-bullying ambassador. Pupils take pride in these roles. A common view expressed by pupils is that these roles enable them 'to make the school the best it can be'. Staff have high standards and pupils live up to them. Leaders have worked hard to create a calm and purposeful learning environment. Pupils support and encourage each other in class. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils are happy and safe. They say that bullying is very rare. Pupils trust staff to resolve incidents quickly. Parents and carers are extremely supportive of the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'I commend the school on their approach to supporting pupils and families, their unwavering commitment to teaching and the loving environment they provide for their pupils.'
What the school should improve
- Assessment of the curriculum is not yet fully embedded throughout the school. In some subjects, assessment systems are still at early stages of implementation. Leaders should establish a clear structure for the assessment of pupils' knowledge and understanding to ensure that misconceptions are identified and to inform future planning. Leaders need to monitor the implementation of this, making adjustments as necessary to assure themselves that all groups of pupils are achieving as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
321 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cavendish Close Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tammie McNamara
- Phone
- 01332673823
- Address
- Newstead Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6NU
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 146253
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.