Derwentwater Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shakespeare Road Acton London Middlesex W3 6SA |
| Phone | 02089929296 |
| Reference Number | 101895 |
Derwentwater Primary School continues to maintain the good standards set during its previous inspection. The school has a strong ethos of ambition, unity, and character, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and supported. High expectations for behavior and academic achievement contribute to a positive atmosphere, and teachers effectively engage students in a broad and balanced curriculum. The leadership is seen as a notable strength, with a close working relationship between governors and school leaders, which ensures ongoing improvements and staff well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 429 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.24%
Girls: 44.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 67.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 21 | 57 |
| 4 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| 6 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 15.6% |
| African | 13.8% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% |
| Caribbean | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership that prioritizes staff well-being
- Nurturing environment that supports pupils' emotional well-being
- Well-structured and engaging curriculum
- Effective phonics instruction from early years
- High expectations for behavior and achievement
- Strong focus on personal development and pupil leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Instances of pedagogical choices not delivering the curriculum effectively
- Inconsistent use of systems to check pupils' knowledge in foundation subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Ark Byron Primary Academy
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0.35 miles |
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Ark Priory Primary Academy
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0.39 miles |
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South Acton Childrens Centre
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0.48 miles |
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Acton Gardens Primary School
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0.52 miles |
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East Acton Primary School
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West Acton Primary School
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Ark Acton Academy
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Hammersmith Academy
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Ealing Independent College
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