SchoolScoresAlvaston Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PU
01332 571321 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Derby comparisons use the 52 of its 107 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 55 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 39th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 34th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 38th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Derby figures pool parents at the Derby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
41% — 16 points below the Derby average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 41% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 45% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derby. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.1% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 68th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 91st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 98th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 62nd highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 61st highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 12.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Alvaston Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Oakwood Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyndham Spencer Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Grange Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Landau Forte Academy Moorhead 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Leys Spencer Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Lakeside Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allenton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alvaston Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alvaston Junior Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2024.
How did Alvaston Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alvaston Junior Academy?
79% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Alvaston Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145759.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.