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St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Goodgraded 27/02/2024Ages 7–11299 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Derby. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 299 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/02/2024, St James' Church of England Aided Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Derby can view St James' Church of England Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 27/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake59.2%
Free school meals59.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language77.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →Rosehill Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt James' Church of England Aided Infant SchoolGood · 0.3 miArboretum Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCastleward Spencer AcademyOutstanding · 0.5 miPear Tree Community Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miPear Tree Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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