Leys Junior School
Alfreton, DE55 7HA · Derbyshire · primary school
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159th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,237 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leys Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Musical activities include Young Voices, clarinet, guitar and flute lessons, band workshops and concerts. Pupils also attend a trip to Bosworth Fields.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the music lessons integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Leys Junior School
Overview
Leys Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "happy community" where staff care deeply for pupils. Leaders have established a strong vision, ensuring values such as "ambition and independence" are woven through every aspect of school life. Parents and carers value the work of staff, describing the school as "like one big family."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with disruption in lessons being "extremely rare" and bullying dealt with effectively.
- The curriculum is broad, with teachers using "secure subject knowledge to model thinking" and making lessons engaging.
- Reading is a high priority, with all classes reading and analysing texts together daily.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) study the same curriculum as peers and "achieve well" with targeted support.
- Staff feel well supported, receiving good training opportunities, while leaders consider "staff well-being and workload" when introducing new policies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff implement strategies to address gaps in reading knowledge, helping pupils become "accurate and speedy readers."
- Leaders must ensure teachers in all subjects provide regular opportunities for pupils to "revisit and embed prior knowledge" to prevent gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "thorough and robust" systems for reporting and tracking concerns, and staff who understand their responsibilities.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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