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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
299
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 assessments where it ranks in the top 87% for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the overall expected attainment of 46% indicates a strong foundation in core subjects compared to national averages. Parents may appreciate the school's relatively high standing within the local education landscape, as it scores better than 48% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani31.1%
White Other22.7%
Black African19.7%
Asian Other6.7%
White British4.7%
Other4.0%
Gypsy/Roma2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.91106, -1.46931 · DE23 8FQ
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN148368
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjames.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Aided Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is St James' Church of England Aided Junior School a good school?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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