The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 335
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 40%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Christine Bower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlvaston Junior School
Primary · Very close
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 525m away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 719m away
Oakwood Junior School
Primary · 824m away
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Primary · 891m away
Oak Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kingsmead School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alvaston Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alvaston Junior Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alvaston Junior Academy?
Alvaston Junior Academy currently has 335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alvaston Junior Academy take?
Alvaston Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alvaston Junior Academy?
Alvaston Junior Academy is in Derby, DE24 0PU, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alvaston Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Alvaston Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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