Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
Swadlincote, DE11 7EA · Derbyshire · primary school
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214th 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 — 4.8/10 against 994 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Three Trees CofE Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). The April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are committed to securing further improvement following its entry into the Rise Multi Academy Trust. While safeguarding standards are met and staff hold positive views about development, the school currently meets the 'Expected standard' in leadership but 'Needs attention' in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and inclusion.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Personal development is a strength, with a "well-sequenced programme" that fosters pupil confidence, resilience, and respect for diversity.
- Staff appreciate the "quality of professional learning" and adaptations made to support workload and wellbeing.
- Pastoral support is "carefully thought through" and effectively supports pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Pupils are "confident and engage in school life," benefiting from a "calm and orderly learning environment."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed systems to improve attendance rates and reduce persistent absence, which are currently lower than national averages.
- Staff need to regularly and consistently check pupils' understanding to identify misconceptions and address basic errors in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Systems for identifying and meeting the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs require further embedding to ensure they achieve well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring 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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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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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