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Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby DE23 8DF
Village Primary Academy is an academy. It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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