Grosvenor Drive, Littleover, Derby DE23 3UQ
10 simple reasons to choose Griffe Field Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Littleover, Derby.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Griffe Field Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Derby and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Derby LEA.
On average, 31.6 pupils per class and 27.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Griffe Field Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Derby Grammar Primary School (0.6 miles); Derby High Primary School (1.4 miles); Emmanuel School, Derby (4.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wren Park Primary School (1.8 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby (2.1 miles); Silverhill Primary School (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Derby Grammar School (0.6 miles); Derby High School (1.4 miles); Repton School (5.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Littleover Community School (1 mile); Landau Forte College (4.2 miles); Chellaston Academy (6.3 miles).