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Granby Junior School

Erewash, DE7 8DXPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,076
of 13,686 nationally

About Granby Junior School

Granby Junior School’s Key Stage 2 results sit well below the Derbyshire local authority average, a gap that will be the main concern for parents weighing up this school. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 33% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 59%. That places Granby in the bottom 50% nationally and last among the 25 primary schools in the Erewash ranking. The school’s overall score of 33 on the expected-standard metric puts it 234th out of 353 Derbyshire primaries. Individual subject scores tell a similar story: 64% met the expected standard in reading and 60% in writing, but maths lagged at 45%. Only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and the maths average score of 99 is below the national benchmark of 100. These figures suggest that while some children do well, a significant proportion are not yet reaching the levels the LA expects.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeanor Road, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8DX
HeadteacherCaroline Rees
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)35.4%
School Capacity311 / 332 (94% full)

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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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, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketSwimmingCross CountryFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Granby Junior School

Granby 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.