Classpot

Leys Junior School

Amber Valley, DE55 7HAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,977
of 13,686 nationally

About Leys Junior School

Leys Junior School in Amber Valley has a clear story to tell about its academic journey. The school currently holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2012 when it was judged to require improvement. In its most recent graded inspection in 2014, the school achieved Good across the board, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 56%. That is just three percentage points below the Derbyshire local authority average of 59%, placing the school in the middle of the pack locally. In Amber Valley, Leys ranks 26th out of 43 primary schools, and nationally it sits in the 65th percentile. The school has clearly stabilised and is now delivering solid, if not exceptional, outcomes for its pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFlowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, Amber Valley, DE55 7HA
HeadteacherNichola Way
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)46.7%
School Capacity169 / 240 (70% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryNetballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Leys Junior School

Leys Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.