Pennine Way Junior Academy

About Pennine Way Junior Academy

Pennine Way Junior Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 370 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 360 places).

Ofsted has rated Pennine Way Junior Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Hughes and Miss Hannah Wallis, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11445th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 30 in South Derbyshire.

Pennine Way Junior Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 3 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (58 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pennine Way Junior Academy include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Chess, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Derbyshire, Pennine Way Junior Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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