Skegby Junior Academy

About Skegby Junior Academy

Skegby Junior Academy’s headline KS2 results sit slightly below the Nottinghamshire local authority average, with 56% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 61%. That places the school 22nd out of 30 primary schools in the Ashfield district, putting it in the bottom half of local schools. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 72% of pupils met expectations in both maths and writing, which is respectable, but reading lagged behind at 64%. At the higher standard, the numbers are notably low — just 3% achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects, and only 14% did so in maths. The school’s average scaled scores of 102 in both reading and maths are exactly in line with the national average of 100, so pupils are broadly on track, but the school is not pushing a significant proportion into the top tier.

Ofsted rated the school Good in its most recent graded inspection, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection team noted that leadership and management were Good, and in an ungraded inspection the school confirmed that standards were being maintained. Parent View responses, based on 16 respondents, show a mixed picture: 63% would recommend the school, and 69% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. However, only 56% felt their child does well, and just 44% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly. Behaviour is a particular concern among respondents — 38% disagreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 31% disagreed that their child feels safe. The school’s SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support, though no parents responded to the specific SEND question.

The school operates from a site that includes an ICT suite, gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields and even a chapel, and offers clubs ranging from coding and drama to eco club and choir. Sports provision includes netball, rounders, athletics, dance and swimming. With 194 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is not oversubscribed, and 56.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average, reflecting the area’s deprivation. Skegby Junior Academy is a state-funded, non-religious primary for ages 7 to 11, and it does not have a nursery or sixth form. For families in Ashfield who prioritise a school that has improved its Ofsted rating and offers broad SEND support, this could be a practical option, though the parent feedback on behaviour and safety suggests it’s worth visiting to see how the school feels day to day.

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