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Cotmanhay Junior School

Erewash, DE7 8RRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,437
of 13,686 nationally

About Cotmanhay Junior School

Of the 15 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey for Cotmanhay Junior School, 80% said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a solid endorsement, and it's backed up by some very strong individual scores: every single parent agreed or strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 100% agreed the school has high expectations for their child. On happiness, 80% agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy, and 93% felt their child does well. The school is oversubscribed, with 284 pupils on roll against a capacity of 313, suggesting local demand is healthy. Headteacher Simon Robinson leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in the Erewash borough of Derbyshire. A notable 67.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which gives important context to the school's academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8RR
HeadteacherSimon Robinson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils284
Free School Meals (FSM)67.6%
School Capacity284 / 313 (91% full)

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: cotmanhay-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotmanhay Junior School

Cotmanhay Junior School 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.