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Cotmanhay Junior School
Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
284
Capacity
313
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 80%, this primary school shows a strong sense of community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and its Key Stage 2 results indicate that only 38% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. While it ranks in the top 94% for expected standards compared to other schools, there is significant room for growth, particularly in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School has high expectations
100%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
87%
My child is happy
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.9%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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52.99232, -1.30979 · DE7 8RR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112569
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotmanhay Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Cotmanhay Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Cotmanhay Junior School a good school?
Cotmanhay Junior School scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cotmanhay Junior School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cotmanhay Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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