Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Village Primary Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 54th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 10 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They model the school values of 'respect yourself, respect others, respect the environment'. Pupils talk enthusiastically about supporting one another and celebrating difference. Pupils track their actions against the Harmony Pledge. The Pledge encourages them to be happy, healthy and active members of the community. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils develop their knowledge over time. Teachers and teaching assistants work with pupils with SEND to ensure that they can access the lessons. Pupils say that they do not experience bullying. They tell adults on the rare occasions they have concerns. Staff resolve these concerns before they can develop into bullying. Pupils learn in calm environments. They feel safe at school. Staff and pupils have positive and trusting relationships. Leaders take an inclusive approach to providing wider opportunities. They have arranged a whole-school trip to the pantomime. Pupils participate well in sports clubs, both at lunchtime and after school. Year 4 pupils take part in the Shakespeare Project on stage and in backstage roles. There is not yet a broad offer of clubs beyond sporting activities.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have recently introduced a new system for checking pupils' understanding in the foundation subjects. Leaders do not yet have a clear understanding about exactly what pupils know and remember over time in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they have an accurate view of what pupils know and remember in the foundation subjects, so that they can plan for pupils' learning as pupils move through the different year groups. In turn, this will aid pupils to build effectively on their understanding in these subjects over time.
- Not all pupils attend school as well as they could. Some pupils are regularly absent. This means that pupils are not accessing the good quality of education that the school provides. Leaders should ensure that pupils who require it receive the support that they need to ensure that they attend as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
700 pupils on roll, with places for 732
Schools near Village Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akaal Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 69% met the expected standard |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Pear Tree Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hardwick Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Dale Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Luff
- Phone
- 01332766492
- Address
- Village Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8DF
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 145760
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.