St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby, DE23 6FZ · Derby · primary school
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42nd 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 — 2.9/10 against 2,153 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 7.0% who have already reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Overview
St Peter’s is described as a “harmonious community” where staff and pupils are united in their aim to “unlock potential.” The report highlights that pupils are proud of their school, demonstrating positive behaviour and an inclusive attitude towards one another. Leadership has secured significant improvements over a short period, with a shared sense of direction that makes pupils, staff, and parents proud.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive behaviour,” knowing the importance of being “ready, respectful and safe,” with poor behaviour being rare and dealt with quickly.
- The reading curriculum is “well organised” and taught consistently, enabling pupils to develop a “love of reading” and read widely.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in the life of the school” and receive skilled support to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is strong, underpinned by a “well-planned and sequenced programme” for PSHE and a good number of extra-curricular activities.
- Leadership has acted decisively to address previous low progress rates, resulting in pupils currently in the school “doing well.”
Areas to improve
- In some cases, teaching does not align with the intended curriculum, and resources do not accurately support learning aims, causing pupils to miss “important building blocks of knowledge.”
- The school lacks a “consistent approach” to supporting pupils who speak English as an additional language when they first arrive.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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