The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Jane Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gayton Junior School, Gayton Junior School, Gayton Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gayton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Gayton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gayton Junior School?
Gayton Junior School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gayton Junior School take?
Gayton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gayton Junior School?
Gayton Junior School is in Derby, DE23 1GA, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gayton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Gayton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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