Ladywood Primary School

About Ladywood Primary School

Ladywood Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 311 pupils on roll. It is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

311 / 270 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Oliver Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4NH

Phone

01159320585

Headteacher

Melanie Lawson

Website

www.ladywoodschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ladywood Primary School?

Ladywood Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Ladywood Primary School have?

Ladywood Primary School has 311 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ladywood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ladywood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Ladywood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Ladywood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ladywood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ladywood Primary School is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ladywood Primary School?

Ladywood Primary School is located at Oliver Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4NH.