The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Walls (Interim Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 432m away
Zaytouna Primary School
Primary · 694m away
UTC Derby Pride Park
Secondary · 750m away
Castleward Spencer Academy
Primary · 846m away
Hardwick Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 881m away
Derby College
16 plus · 898m away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Aided Junior School take?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is in Derby, DE23 8FQ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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