Granby Junior School
Ilkeston, DE7 8DX · Derbyshire · primary school
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246th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,756 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Granby Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join film, Eco, and ICT clubs, play multi-sports, netball, or football, and sing in the choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 286 pupils against a stated capacity of 332. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Granby Junior School
Overview
Granby Junior School requires improvement in the quality of education, but excels in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has a strong, child-centred environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
Strengths
- Staff have high expectations of all pupils' behaviour and learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, with staff knowing all pupils well.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Good attendance, with most pupils attending school regularly.
- Pupils engage well with after-school sports events and activities, building teamwork and developing a sense of pride and achievement.
- Effective support for good mental health, with pupils taught about respecting those who are different from them.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not consistently implemented, with some subjects unclear about what pupils should learn and when.
- Learning activities and work given to pupils do not always support them to know and remember key knowledge.
- Reading support is not precise enough to ensure that all pupils become confident readers, with inconsistencies in the delivery of the phonics programme.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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