Alvaston Junior Academy
Derby, DE24 0PU · Derby · primary school
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59th of 59 primary schools in Derby we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 1,515 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alvaston Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to raise attainment in maths to closer to the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating?
What Ofsted said about Alvaston Junior Academy
Overview
Alvaston Junior Academy requires improvement in overall effectiveness and the quality of education, but has a good behaviour and attitudes record. The school has a strong focus on pastoral support and pupils feel safe and happy.
Strengths
- Pupils receive high-quality pastoral support and feel safe and happy.
- Pupils benefit from studying a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers have high expectations of how pupils should behave and are consistent in their approach to manage pupils' behaviour.
- The school's approach to supporting pupils who struggle to meet high expectations is a strength.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not have a firm grasp of what is the most important knowledge for some subjects they teach, and do not teach this precisely.
- Teachers present too much information at once, which can cause some pupils to struggle and not achieve as well as they should.
- The personal development offer is not yet well established, and not all pupils get to hone their talents, develop new interests or consistently benefit from the school's work to help them develop a strength of character.
- Those responsible for curriculum leadership do not always have the necessary time, skills and knowledge to evaluate the quality of education, which can lead to a lack of prioritisation of exactly what to improve next.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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