Cottons Farm Primary Academy
URN: 145982 • Derby DE24 9HG
Overview
- Name
- Cottons Farm Primary Academy
- URN
- 145982
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Patmore (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332771370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheridan Street, Derby DE24 9HG
Summary
Cottons Farm Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Sinfin, Derby, serving children aged three to eleven. As part of The Harmony Trust, the academy emphasizes an inclusive culture and a commitment to nurturing the whole child. The school has made significant improvements in recent years, achieving above-average results in Key Stage 2 assessments and being recognized as the fastest improving school in Derby.
The academy boasts modern facilities, including spacious classrooms, a sports hall, and a dedicated early years garden, all designed to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Cottons Farm offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that is carefully sequenced to support student development, underpinned by key educational initiatives such as READ ACHIEVE SUCCEED.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's ethos, with strong links to local organizations and businesses that enhance the curriculum. Cottons Farm Primary Academy aims to be the school of choice for families in the area, focusing on fostering confidence and achievement in every pupil.
The academy boasts modern facilities, including spacious classrooms, a sports hall, and a dedicated early years garden, all designed to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Cottons Farm offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that is carefully sequenced to support student development, underpinned by key educational initiatives such as READ ACHIEVE SUCCEED.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's ethos, with strong links to local organizations and businesses that enhance the curriculum. Cottons Farm Primary Academy aims to be the school of choice for families in the area, focusing on fostering confidence and achievement in every pupil.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Prevent & Radicalisation (other)
- View us on a map (other)
- View us on a map (other)
- www.theharmonytrust.org (other)
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
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 119
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 61.20
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 119 | 54 | 65 | 140 | 61.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 129 | 62 | 67 | 140 | 62.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 140 | 61.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 140 | 61.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 107 | 58 | 49 | 140 | 61.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 123 | 69 | 54 | 140 | 53.40 |
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