Open Free School Primary Sikh Mixed

Akaal Primary School

Grange Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DG
Part of: NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Akaal Primary School
Derby, DE23 8DG
207 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
33.30% FSM %
98 Boys
109 Girls
About Akaal Primary School

Akaal Primary School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Derby, Derby, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Sikh character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 207 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Zoe Parkes.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derby
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derby
Parliamentary Constituency Derby South
Ward Normanton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Sikh
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2023
UKPRN 10094334
URN 150481
Data Last Updated 17-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Teja Sidhu Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Lewis Bentley Local Governor 02/07/2024 26/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Sarbjit Bitter Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mr Rod Dubrow-Marshall Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Narinder Kooner Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2027 Appointed by trustees
Sharan Kooner Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Paula Martin Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Ms Zoe Parkes Local Governor 01/12/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Tanu Sharma Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jujar Singh Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Dr Daljit Virk Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Navjot Virk Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Normanton House School
0.47 km • Derby
Other
Village Primary Academy
0.47 km • Derby
Other
Ridgeway Infant School
0.97 km • Derby
Other
Gayton Junior School
0.97 km • Derby
Other
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
0.99 km • Derby
Other
Harrington Nursery School
1.08 km • Derby
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Akaal Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Derby, Derby.
Akaal Primary School has 207 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Akaal Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Akaal Primary School has a Sikh religious character.
The Headteacher at Akaal Primary School is Ms Zoe Parkes.
Akaal Primary School is at Grange Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DG, in the Derby local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Akaal Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Akaal Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Zoe Parkes
Grange Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DG
Location
DE23 8DG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150481
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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