Roe Farm Primary School
URN: 131401 • Derby DE21 4HG
Overview
- Name
- Roe Farm Primary School
- URN
- 131401
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Weston & Matthew Dodson Co head teachers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332346310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Worcester Crescent, Derby DE21 4HG
Summary
Roe Farm Primary School is a community school located in the Derby suburb of Chaddesden, accommodating 382 pupils with a capacity of 455. The school promotes an inclusive ethos, ensuring that all children feel safe, valued, and respected. Roe Farm’s guiding principles are encapsulated in their motto, "Together we make a difference," which reflects their commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to provide meaningful learning experiences, starting from the Early Years. Recent Ofsted inspections in June 2024 rated the school as 'Good' across all areas, highlighting the effective support for pupils' social and emotional wellbeing and the ambition for all students to achieve their potential.
Roe Farm also places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, recently being awarded Sports School of the Year 2024 for its commitment to physical education and sports. The school features well-resourced facilities, including a new library that enhances the learning experience and encourages a love for reading among students.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to provide meaningful learning experiences, starting from the Early Years. Recent Ofsted inspections in June 2024 rated the school as 'Good' across all areas, highlighting the effective support for pupils' social and emotional wellbeing and the ambition for all students to achieve their potential.
Roe Farm also places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, recently being awarded Sports School of the Year 2024 for its commitment to physical education and sports. The school features well-resourced facilities, including a new library that enhances the learning experience and encourages a love for reading among 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
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 455
- Pupils
- 382
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 382 | 205 | 177 | 455 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 393 | 207 | 186 | 455 | 44.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 428 | 236 | 192 | 455 | 43.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 428 | 236 | 192 | 455 | 43.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 424 | 223 | 201 | 455 | 36.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 222 | 215 | 455 | 29.00 |
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