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What is Zaytouna Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Zaytouna Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Zaytouna Primary School located?

Zaytouna Primary School is located in Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE24 8WH.

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Zaytouna Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Zaytouna Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Zaytouna Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Zaytouna Primary School has 52% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 217 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.4%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected52%Attendance95.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Zaytouna Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Muslim
Size: 217 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Zaytouna Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 21/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Zaytouna Primary School

At Zaytouna Primary School, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

60% met the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths.

Attendance at Zaytouna Primary School

Zaytouna Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Zaytouna Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Zaytouna Primary School is 16.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Zaytouna Primary School

Zaytouna Primary School has 217 pupils on roll.

48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Zaytouna Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Zaytouna Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Zaytouna Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Zaytouna Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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