Shelton Junior School
Derby, DE24 9EJ · Derby · primary school
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55th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,380 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shelton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access LEGO®, construction challenges, board games, dodgeball, hockey, archery, fencing, glow sports, multi-skills sessions, arts and crafts, role play, and creative projects. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Shelton Junior School
Overview
Shelton Junior School provides an education where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported in a nurturing environment. The report highlights strong leadership, effective safeguarding, and a broad curriculum that fosters personal development and inclusivity. While attendance and behaviour are at the expected standard, pupil achievement in writing and mathematics remains below national averages, requiring focused improvement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils behave well, showing respect and adhering to the simple rules to "be kind; work hard."
- The inclusive ethos is praised, with staff effectively adapting teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have successfully improved reading standards, resulting in pupils’ reading fluency being "close to the national average."
- Staff receive strong support for workload and well-being, and governors provide effective challenge and strategic oversight.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure recent improvements in achievement are sustained so more pupils, including disadvantaged ones, reach national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The approach to monitoring progress for pupils with barriers to learning needs refinement to ensure they make "consistently strong progress."
- Targets for some pupils with SEND lack precision and do not consistently reflect their education, health and care plans, affecting the measurement of small steps in progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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