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Spire Junior School
Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2EN, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
204
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 31% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 97% nationally. However, the higher standard achievement at just 6% indicates room for improvement in pushing more students to excel. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment and has a relatively small student body of 175, which may foster closer teacher-student relationships.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
Black African5.7%
White Other4.0%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.22504, -1.42828 · S40 2EN
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112661
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.spirejunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Spire Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Spire Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Spire Junior School a good school?
Spire Junior School scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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