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Oakwood Junior School

Derby, DE24 0DDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,547
of 13,686 nationally

About Oakwood Junior School

Oakwood Junior School in Derby is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, and its intake tells a clear story about the community it serves. The school is nearly full, with 345 pupils against a capacity of 360, suggesting steady local demand. What really stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 50.1 per cent. That is exceptionally high compared with the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23 or 24 per cent, and it signals that Oakwood serves an area of significant economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher CT Atwal. Despite the challenging intake, the school is oversubscribed enough to be operating close to capacity, which suggests families in the area actively choose it. For parents considering Oakwood, the demographic context is important: this is a school that deals with a high level of pupil need, and its results need to be read in that light.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolbrook Road, Derby, Derby, DE24 0DD
HeadteacherCT Atwal
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)50.1%
School Capacity345 / 360 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsLibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCross CountryRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Oakwood 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.