Melbourne Junior School
Derby, DE73 8JE · Derbyshire · primary school
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53rd 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,083 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Melbourne 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%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate and Football clubs, learn Guitar, Woodwind, Violin or Piano, and sing in the school choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Melbourne Junior School
Overview
Melbourne Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and ambitious" place where pupils are "happy and safe." The report highlights a "respectful and caring culture" supported by staff who are "caring" and go "above and beyond" for pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and carefully organised," allowing pupils to "make meaningful links between subjects" and stretch their thinking.
- Teachers use effective strategies, such as "key learning" prompts and clear vocabulary explanations, helping pupils "recall important knowledge" and achieve well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well" through careful resource selection and breaking learning into "small steps."
- Reading is "prioritised" with a "well-sequenced reading curriculum" that includes daily phonics sessions for those needing support.
- The "personal development programme is of a high quality," offering enrichment opportunities like music tuition, science workshops, and sports clubs.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure "expectations of what all pupils can achieve are consistently high," particularly for disadvantaged pupils who do not always have sufficient opportunities to "deepen their understanding."
- The school should "evaluate the effectiveness of its work to support pupils’ wider development" and use this information to inform future plans, as it does not currently track engagement with enrichment activities closely enough.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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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