Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
URN: 112917 • Derby DE22 1EF
Overview
- Name
- Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
- URN
- 112917
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Simmons (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Darley Abbey Drive, Derby DE22 1EF
Summary
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School, located in Derby, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 420 pupils. Established in 1976, the school has strong ties to the local church and community, and it is part of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing love, respect, and mutual understanding, which guide its educational approach.
The curriculum at Walter Evans is broad, balanced, and creative, offering a wide range of subjects alongside sporting and extra-curricular activities. The school aims to foster social, academic, and personal development, with high expectations for pupil effort and behaviour. Daily worship and a strong focus on British values, such as democracy and individual liberty, further enrich the students' learning experience.
The school prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring individual care and attention for all pupils. With a commitment to inclusivity and community involvement, Walter Evans prepares its students for future challenges, including the transition to secondary education.
The curriculum at Walter Evans is broad, balanced, and creative, offering a wide range of subjects alongside sporting and extra-curricular activities. The school aims to foster social, academic, and personal development, with high expectations for pupil effort and behaviour. Daily worship and a strong focus on British values, such as democracy and individual liberty, further enrich the students' learning experience.
The school prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring individual care and attention for all pupils. With a commitment to inclusivity and community involvement, Walter Evans prepares its students for future challenges, including the transition to secondary education.
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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
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 420 |
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