Borrow Wood Primary School

URN: 112975 • Derby DE21 7QW

Overview

Name
Borrow Wood Primary School
URN
112975
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
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Arundel Drive, Derby DE21 7QW

Summary

Borrow Wood Primary School is a mixed community school located in Derby, with a current enrollment of 394 pupils and a capacity of 487. The school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, which comprises seven local schools, fostering collaboration to enhance educational outcomes. The school aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can thrive as confident and motivated learners, underpinned by its ethos of CHOICE—Challenge, Honesty, Ownership, Inclusion, Care, and Excellence.

The curriculum at Borrow Wood is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging children to develop essential skills and knowledge for future success. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for behaviour and achievement, promoting social maturity and emotional intelligence among students. Outdoor spaces, including gardens and playgrounds, support creative learning opportunities and physical activity.

Borrow Wood Primary School actively promotes British values, teaching concepts such as democracy, respect, and tolerance through various school activities. The school community is engaged in continuous improvement, welcoming suggestions from parents and carers to enhance the educational experience for all children.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
487
Pupils
394
Boys
201
Girls
193
FSM %
8.00
Open date
Close date
2019-02-28
Last Ofsted
2017-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 394 201 193 487 8.00
2024-09-11 394 201 193 487 8.00
2023-09-11 394 201 193 487 8.00
2022-09-11 394 201 193 487 8.00
2021-09-11 394 201 193 487 8.00
2020-09-11 394 201 193 487 8.00

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