Village Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in the vibrant community of Derby, Derbyshire. The academy caters to children aged 2 to 11 and currently has a total of 695 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 732. This means the school is operating at approximately 95% capacity, indicating a healthy demand for places. The school is situated in an urban setting, serving a diverse catchment area within the city. Village Primary Academy is an academy converter and does not have a religious character. The motto, 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed,' reflects the school's commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering learning environment. The academy's structure includes nursery classes, allowing for early education, although it does not offer a sixth form. The school is led by Executive Principal Emma Luff, who is focused on ensuring quality education for all students.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)