Draycott Community Primary School
URN: 112538 • Derby DE72 3NH
Overview
- Name
- Draycott Community Primary School
- URN
- 112538
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hopwell Road, Derby DE72 3NH
Summary
Draycott Community Primary School, located in Derby, Derbyshire, is a mixed community school catering to 129 pupils, with a capacity of 229. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes independence, creativity, and enjoyment in learning. With a vision that encourages students to believe in themselves and strive for their best, Draycott Primary aims to support every child in reaching their full potential.
The school values include accepting challenges, aiming high, respecting one another, caring for the environment, and making healthy choices. Draycott Primary places a strong emphasis on attendance, with a target of at least 98% weekly attendance. The overall attendance rate for the previous week was 96%, reflecting the school’s commitment to encouraging consistent participation.
Draycott Community Primary School prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, offering various opportunities for children to showcase their work and achievements through assemblies and events. The school’s ethos is centered around creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all students.
The school values include accepting challenges, aiming high, respecting one another, caring for the environment, and making healthy choices. Draycott Primary places a strong emphasis on attendance, with a target of at least 98% weekly attendance. The overall attendance rate for the previous week was 96%, reflecting the school’s commitment to encouraging consistent participation.
Draycott Community Primary School prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, offering various opportunities for children to showcase their work and achievements through assemblies and events. The school’s ethos is centered around creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 229
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 71 | 58 | 229 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 129 | 71 | 58 | 229 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 99 | 90 | 257 | 33.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 99 | 90 | 257 | 33.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 110 | 100 | 257 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 122 | 111 | 257 | 27.20 |
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