Borrow Wood Primary School

URN: 146847 • Derby DE21 7QW

Overview

Name
Borrow Wood Primary School
URN
146847
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332662826
Website
Visit
Address
Arundel Drive, Derby DE21 7QW

Summary

Borrow Wood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Derby, serving 292 pupils with a capacity of 472. The school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, which includes seven local schools. It offers nursery provision for children from rising three years old to eleven years old, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

The school’s ethos is built around the values of Challenge, Honesty, Ownership, Inclusion, Care, and Excellence. Borrow Wood aims to provide a high standard of education, encouraging children to reach their full potential through a broad and balanced curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and behaviour, which have been recognised as outstanding in their recent OFSTED report.

In addition to academic support, Borrow Wood promotes mental health and well-being, ensuring that children develop essential life skills such as resilience and empathy. The school actively engages with the community and welcomes feedback from parents to continually improve the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.borrowwood.derby.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Capacity
472
Pupils
292
Boys
155
Girls
137
FSM %
29.00
Open date
2019-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 292 155 137 472 29.00
2024-09-11 298 150 148 472 23.80
2023-09-11 346 176 170 472 19.60
2022-09-11 346 176 170 472 19.60
2021-09-11 363 186 177 472 13.60
2020-09-11 368 190 178 472 9.10

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