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Alvaston Junior Academy

Derby, DE24 0PUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,503
of 13,686 nationally

About Alvaston Junior Academy

Alvaston Junior Academy doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, so the most direct signal of how families feel about the school is its oversubscription picture. The school has a capacity of 360 and currently enrols 335 pupils, meaning it is operating at roughly 93% of capacity. That leaves some spare places, which suggests it isn't currently oversubscribed in the way many local primary schools are. For context, the nearest outstanding-rated school, Wyndham Spencer Academy, is less than a kilometre away, so some families in the area may be choosing that alternative. Still, with 40% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Alvaston serves a community with above-average disadvantage, and a full roll would indicate it remains a key local option for many families in the Derby area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressElvaston Lane, Derby, Derby, DE24 0PU
HeadteacherChristine Bower
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils335
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity335 / 360 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersDanceTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: alvaston.theharmonytrust.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvaston Junior Academy

Alvaston Junior Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.