The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mr Jon Bacon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShelton Infant School
Primary · Very close
Allenton Primary School
Primary · 845m away
St Martins School
Special school · 894m away
Noel-Baker Academy
Secondary · 894m away
Alvaston Moor Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Primary · 1.2km away
Homefields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chellaston Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shelton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shelton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shelton Junior School?
Shelton Junior School currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shelton Junior School take?
Shelton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shelton Junior School?
Shelton Junior School is in Derby, DE24 9EJ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shelton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Shelton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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