St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
107%
Capacity
128
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 128 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Aided Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Luisa Pancisi, it falls under Derby local authority.
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 28 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' Church of England Aided Infant School include Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Leonard Street, Derby, Derby, DE23 8EG |
| Headteacher | Luisa Pancisi |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 128 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.5% |
| School Capacity | 128 / 120 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leonard Street, Derby
Derby, DE23 8EG
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