Etwall Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Derby, Derbyshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 84 of its 323 pupils (26%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 323 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Derbyshire.
26% get SEN support
84 of 323 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
1.5% have an EHC plan
5 of 323 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia29
- Moderate learning difficulty18
- Social, emotional and mental health10
- Speech, language and communication10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 323 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Bentley
- Free school meals
- 16.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 112549
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Derbyshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2012; school remains Good (February 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6NB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Longdon Park School Independent · Ages 7–18 1.4 miles
- High Grange School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 miles
- Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–7 · Ofsted: Good 3.8 miles
- Reigate Park Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- John Port Spencer Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.2 miles
- Hilton Spencer Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 3.3% 1.5 miles
- The Mease Spencer Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.4%, EHC plans 3% 1.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Derbyshire SEND schools in Derbyshire
Questions about Etwall Primary School
How many pupils at Etwall Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 84 of the 323 pupils (26%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Etwall Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (29 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (18 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Etwall Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Etwall Primary School?
Through Derbyshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Etwall Primary School?
You can ask for Etwall Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Etwall Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School, about 3.8 miles away.
Where is Etwall Primary School?
Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6NB, in Derbyshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.