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Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
280
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average. However, only 1% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score, suggesting it performs better than only 15% of schools.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
White Other6.1%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.88032, -1.45163 · DE24 9EJ
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN112983
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Shelton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2016.
Is Shelton Junior School a good school?
Shelton Junior School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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