Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
Forrester Avenue, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 37th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2014, report published 29 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They are welcoming, polite and respectful. They are very well cared for. Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for this inclusive school. They are enabled to sparkle, as the school lives out its motto, 'Let your light shine.' The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. These expectations are met consistently. Pupils get along with each other. Older pupils care for younger ones. Pupils are safe and know that they can share any worries with a trusted adult. Pupils benefit from many opportunities and experiences that the school offers. They grow in self-esteem and confidence. They appreciate the range of lunchtime and after-school extra-curricular activities. Many pupils enjoy being part of Forest Rangers, the Perform and Shine Club and the choir. Pupils relish the sports activities available. Older pupils appreciate taking on leadership responsibilities, such as being sports leaders, librarians and reading mentors. Pupils form lasting memories of friendships and caring staff. Parents and carers have very positive views. A parent, typical of many, commented: 'A positive atmosphere. A great sense of community. It's great to see such encouragement for children and enthusiasm for learning. Teachers are great champions of children's achievements and goals.'
What the school should improve
- Some foundation subjects are not as fully progressive in building pupils' learning as they could be. Pupils are not fully enabled to develop their understanding as well as they could in these subjects. The school needs to ensure that all subject curriculums systematically build pupils' knowledge and skills over time so that pupils know and remember more in all foundation subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
147 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston-on-Trent Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Melbourne Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Foxbridge Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Hibbert
- Phone
- 01332700488
- Address
- Forrester Avenue, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2HX
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112896
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.