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Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
335
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a strong performance in expected reading, writing, and maths at KS2, achieving 41%, this academy is in the top 92% of schools nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from July 2024, and there is a notable lack of students reaching the higher standard. Parent satisfaction may vary, and families should consider these factors when evaluating the school.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.3%
White Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.1%
Black African1.5%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.89359, -1.42098 · DE24 0PU
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN145759
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Alvaston Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Alvaston Junior Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2024.
Is Alvaston Junior Academy a good school?
Alvaston Junior Academy scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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