SchoolScoresPear Tree Community Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TRANSFORM TRUST
Pear Tree Street, Derby, DE23 8PN
01332 760610 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 November 2021.
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 | Good |
| 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
87 pupils in this year group.
36% — 21 points below the Derby average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 46% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 44% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 77.4% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 98th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 78.6% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 99th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 104th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 34.3% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 84th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 71st lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 70th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 53rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Pear Tree Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Hardwick Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arboretum Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Village Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Aided Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dale Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashwood Spencer Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosehill Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024
- Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Akaal Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pear Tree Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Pear Tree Community Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 November 2021.
How did Pear Tree Community Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144466.
- 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.