Cottons Farm Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Derby and the wider Derby area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Cottons Farm Primary Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 119 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 140, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 8 July 2025, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.