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St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

Derby, DE23 8EGPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

St James' Church of England Aided Infant School is a state primary in Derby, one of 74 schools of its type in the local authority. It currently holds a Good Ofsted rating, a grade it has maintained across its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2024 that confirmed the school remains Good. Among its local peers, the school sits below the top-ranked Griffe Field Primary School (score 84), Gayton Junior School (81), and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (80) in the LA's ranking system. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Castleward Spencer Academy, just 0.7 km away. With a capacity of 120 pupils and a current roll of 128, the school is slightly over capacity, and its nursery provision for children aged 2 to 7 makes it a popular choice for families seeking an early start within a Church of England setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLeonard Street, Derby, Derby, DE23 8EG
HeadteacherLuisa Pancisi
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils128
Free School Meals (FSM)31.5%
School Capacity128 / 120 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketTennisNetballRoundersCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: stjamesinfants.derby.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

St James' Church of England Aided Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.