Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, DE24 8WHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Zaytouna Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 62nd of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 16 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils thrive at this unique and inclusive school. There is a real sense of community spirit. Pupils enjoy opportunities to become active citizens. They are proud to be members of the school council and prayer leaders. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They feel listened to and valued. The promotion of equality of aspiration for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is of vital importance to this school. The majority of pupils speak English as an additional language and achieve well. All pupils enjoy a varied curriculum. Most subjects are taught well. However, in a small number of subjects, the teaching does not yet ensure that all pupils develop a secure understanding of the knowledge they gain. Pupils behave well. They show respect to everyone and know the importance of being kind. Pupils say their school is special because they have a prayer hall and can pray together. The school's promotion of pupils' personal development is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a wide and rich set of experiences. They appreciate these and have high aspirations for themselves. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Most agree that this is truly a fantastic school with great teachers and friendly staff.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers' delivery of the curriculum does not yet ensure that all pupils develop a secure understanding of the knowledge they are learning. As a consequence, in these subjects, not all pupils are able to recall and build on what they have learned previously. The school should ensure that teaching in these subjects, including through the use of assessment and adaptations, enables all pupils to know and remember more, from the early years to Year 6.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Zaytouna Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arboretum Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- TRANSFORM TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Muslim
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Aaron Bird
- Phone
- 01332383379
- Address
- 500 London Road, Derby, DE24 8WH
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 138776
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.