Woodbridge Junior School
Alfreton, DE55 7JA · Derbyshire · primary school
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229th 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 — 3.9/10 against 1,116 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodbridge Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Code, Ukulele, Homework, Craft, Minecraft, and Baking Clubs, as well as Choir and Swimming. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 support is available for those who need help with homework? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Woodbridge Junior School
Overview
Woodbridge Junior School is described as a "highly inclusive school" where leaders and staff have a "secure understanding of pupils’ unique needs." The report highlights a "caring, inclusive ethos" that prioritises wellbeing and safety, with pupils feeling safe and happy. However, the school faces challenges regarding pupil achievement and attendance, with leaders currently working to embed new strategies and leadership structures.
Strengths
- The school is "highly inclusive," with effective systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils benefit from a "well-designed, extensive personal development programme" and high-quality pastoral support, including nurture programmes and counselling.
- Staff are praised for being "approachable" and for providing "skilled support" and adaptations that enable all pupils to access the curriculum.
- The school engages well with the community, offering a wide range of clubs and cultural activities that foster pupils' talents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure "consistently effective teaching and use of assessment" to help all groups make suitable progress, as current delivery is inconsistent.
- Achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics needs to improve, as national test results have typically been "significantly below the national averages."
- Leaders need to take effective action to improve attendance and reduce "high rates of persistent absence," which have been lower than the national average for some time.
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.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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