SchoolScoresSawley Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Wilmot Street, Sawley, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3DQ
0115 973 3626 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 2017.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Derbyshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.61% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Nottingham (Derbyshire). Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 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
- Sawley Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Dovedale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Firfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Laurence CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brooklands Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parklands Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Harrington Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Draycott Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sawley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sawley Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sawley Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141543.
- 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.