The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Way (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 759m away
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Copthorne Community Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 1.4km away
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Somerlea Park Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Glebe Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leys Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Leys Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leys Junior School?
Leys Junior School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leys Junior School take?
Leys Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leys Junior School?
Leys Junior School is in Alfreton, DE55 7HA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leys Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Leys Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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