Town End Junior School
Alfreton, DE55 5PB · Derbyshire · primary school
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89th 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,502 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Town End Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Town End Junior School
Overview
Town End Junior School is described as a place where pupils "thrive and are happy," supported by "high expectations" and "well-established routines." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional" personal development, noting that staff are proud and parents overwhelmingly value the school’s efforts. However, the report notes a discrepancy between pupils' hard work and their "2024 published outcomes," which are below the national average in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "calm" behaviour and "focus on their learning," showing politeness and cooperation.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils developing character through "TIBSHELF values" and understanding "fundamental British values."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully designed, with staff having "good subject knowledge" to deliver it effectively.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is clear and effective, allowing them to "access the full curriculum."
- Reading is a priority, with teachers ensuring pupils "become fluent" through regular practice and engaging texts.
Areas to improve
- Pupils are "not able to confidently recall knowledge in some subjects," preventing them from developing "deep bodies of knowledge" or making "meaningful links."
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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