SchoolScoresNewhall Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Chesterfield Avenue, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TR
01283 217472 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 7 December 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
73 pupils in this year group.
42% — 17 points below the Derbyshire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 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 Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.2% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 24th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.35% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 29 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 25 state primary schools in Swadlincote. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 11.5%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Newhall Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belmont Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Eureka Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newhall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Newhall Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 December 2021.
How did Newhall Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150696.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.