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Granby Junior School
Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8DX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
311
Capacity
332
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces challenges in meeting educational standards, reflected in lower than expected performance metrics, with only 46% of pupils achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths. While it ranks in the top 87% nationally for expected progress, only 1% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for growth. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 59% recommending the school, suggesting that while some families are content, there may be concerns worth exploring further.
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Last inspected: 15 October 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★3.1
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
71%
School keeps me informed
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
School has high expectations
71%
Progress is communicated
65%
I'd recommend this school
59%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
18%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.98276, -1.31375 · DE7 8DX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112571
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.granbyjuniorschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Granby Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Granby Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Granby Junior School a good school?
Granby Junior School scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Granby Junior School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Granby Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
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