Gayton Junior School
Derby, DE23 1GA · Derby · primary school
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4th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,074 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gayton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, War Hammer Club, Lego Club, Choir, and play Cricket, Football, or Girls’ Football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 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 support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the War Hammer Club? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving the school?
What Ofsted said about Gayton Junior School
Overview
Gayton Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘happy school’ where pupils arrive with smiles and are keen to attend. The report highlights ‘exemplary’ behaviour, strong relationships built on respect, and an ambitious curriculum that prioritises reading and communication skills.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, working cooperatively and ‘relish[ing] challenge’ in lessons.
- Leaders have created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with clearly identified learning steps in reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils learn well.
- The school is highly inclusive; pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘included fully’ and ‘do well’ due to trained staff support.
- Leaders prioritise reading, providing timely extra help so that pupils ‘come to love reading’ and gain confidence.
- Staff appreciate that leaders value their hard work and consider their ‘workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, key knowledge is not as precisely identified as in others, making it unclear how learning builds over time; leaders must ensure all curriculum plans explicitly identify this essential knowledge.
- In a few lessons, teachers choose activities that do not fully support intended learning, confusing pupils; leaders should ensure tasks focus clearly on the intended learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and vulnerable families having confidence that leaders will support them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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