The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Boswell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Alfreton Road, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5PB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Town End Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Town End Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Town End Junior School?
Town End Junior School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Town End Junior School take?
Town End Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Town End Junior School?
Town End Junior School is in Alfreton, DE55 5PB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Town End Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Town End Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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