Marlpool Junior School
Heanor, DE75 7HS · Derbyshire · primary school
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237th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,596 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 21.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Marlpool Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% 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%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 160. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Marlpool Junior School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as their ‘favourite place to be’, benefiting from a nurturing environment where they develop ‘confidence and resilience’. Leaders maintain an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs, within a harmonious ethos. However, inconsistencies in checking knowledge in some subjects and high levels of persistent absenteeism remain challenges.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are supported by a strong pastoral system, including the ‘thrive’ approach for mental health.
- There is a ‘strong love of reading’ across the school, with staff actively sharing books and checking reading skills carefully.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, ensuring pupils build knowledge over time and develop subject-specific vocabulary.
- Staff are well-trained and adapt resources effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors ‘support and challenge school leaders well’, while staff feel supported regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a consistent approach to checking what pupils know and understand in foundation subjects to fill knowledge gaps.
- Leaders should work with parents and carers to reduce the ‘too high’ level of persistent absenteeism, which risks pupils falling behind.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff receive up-to-date training and pupils trust adults to keep them safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| 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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