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Hackwood Primary Academy

Free schools · Derby · DE3 0FD

Ages 3–11 · 234 pupils · Derby

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-03-05

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.6%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
191

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

234 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
234
Boys / girls
125 / 109
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
234 / 240 (98%)
Free school meals
26.5%
FSM pupils
59
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Academy trust
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Sponsor
The Harmony Trust
Headteacher
Principal Forid Miah

Location

Address
240 Starflower Way
Postcode
DE3 0FD
Town
Derby
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derby
District
Derby
Constituency
Derby North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 3–11, in Derby, Derby, 234 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.5%.

Open schools in Derby
160
Primary schools in Derby
108
Academies among open schools in Derby
47% (75)
Open schools in DE3
11
Primary in DE3
8
Open schools in Derby LA
120
Primary in Derby LA
75

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Ravensdale Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Derby · DE3 9EY · Derby

    Ages 7–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM36.6%

    0.7 miles away

  • Silverhill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Derby · DE3 0QE · Derby

    Ages 4–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM5.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Reigate Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Derby · DE22 4EQ · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM38.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Mickleover Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Derby · DE3 0EY · Derby

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM13.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Brackensdale Spencer Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Derby · DE22 4BS · Derby

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM33.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Brookfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM18.9%

    1.5 miles away

  • Wren Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Derby · DE3 9AY · Derby

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM10.2%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Principal Forid Miah
Telephone
01332985466
Website
www.hackwood.theharmonytrust.org

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