Arboretum Primary School
URN: 146715 • Derby DE23 8GP
Overview
- Name
- Arboretum Primary School
- URN
- 146715
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Phillips (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332291140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Corden Street, Derby DE23 8GP
Summary
Arboretum Primary School, located in Derby, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 624 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 585. The school prioritises a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be creative, confident, and inquisitive. Its ethos is built around the values of being 'Ready, Respectful, and Safe,' fostering a culture of respect and individual recognition.
The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future education, promoting a love for learning. Arboretum actively engages with parents and carers, recognising their role as primary educators, and offers numerous opportunities for family involvement in school activities.
As a member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), Arboretum Primary School benefits from a collaborative network of schools, enhancing educational support and resources. With a significant percentage of pupils (62.60%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community, ensuring all children have access to quality education and support.
The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future education, promoting a love for learning. Arboretum actively engages with parents and carers, recognising their role as primary educators, and offers numerous opportunities for family involvement in school activities.
As a member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), Arboretum Primary School benefits from a collaborative network of schools, enhancing educational support and resources. With a significant percentage of pupils (62.60%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community, ensuring all children have access to quality education and support.
Useful links
- Newsletter 28th March 2024 (download)
- Safeguarding Newsletter October 23 (download)
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 585
- Pupils
- 624
- Boys
- 306
- Girls
- 318
- FSM %
- 62.60
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 624 | 306 | 318 | 585 | 62.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 640 | 318 | 322 | 585 | 46.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 628 | 319 | 309 | 585 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 628 | 319 | 309 | 585 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 630 | 327 | 303 | 585 | 35.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 629 | 322 | 307 | 585 | 25.00 |
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