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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
- Primary
- Derby DE23 8FQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught consistently well with expert help for those who need to master it.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and well-thought-out curriculum that builds incrementally on what has gone before.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always accurately identify and address pupils’ misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives carried out in mathematics and reading subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: The 'Learning Zone' ensures pupils quickly learn important words and phrases.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are motivated by rewards like being placed in the 'Golden Book'.
Support for SEND Pupils: Right sort of help is in place, with precise and measurable targets set for pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships between adults and pupils; cohesive school environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents can express their views via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School provides a range of help, advice, and support to parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich personal development offer including visits to the seaside and a West End show.
Impact on Student Progress: Engaging lessons and 'Activate' sessions help pupils remember what they have learned.
Teacher Engagement: Lessons are engaging and well-planned but assessment accuracy needs improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not check closely enough on pupils’ learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School should ensure all teachers accurately assess how well pupils learn.
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About Us
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 301 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 21 | 28.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1