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Alvaston Junior Academy
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- Derby DE24 0PU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with a consistent phonics curriculum aiding pupils to access the wider curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has defined crucial content but lacks consistency in teaching importance, resulting in some pupils not achieving well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to focus on the most important knowledge and use better assessment approaches to address knowledge gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: The inclusion hub helps pupils re-integrate quickly back into classes, supporting those struggling with expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes and value learning with the school's approach to behaviour being a strength.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There is variation in teaching quality affecting pupil achievement, especially for those with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent, with some not achieving as well due to presentation of information.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, knowing they can speak to a trusted adult about worries. Safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' emotional and social needs are well met, contributing to a calm and orderly learning environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents value staff visibility and feel listened to more than previously.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate visibility of staff at start and end of the school day, feeling listened to more than before.
Extracurricular Activities: Some activities, like museum visits and concerts, exist but the personal development offer needs embedding.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and feel their workload and well-being are considered.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding affect progress, especially for pupils with SEND.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in teaching quality; some teachers do not focus on crucial knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality assessed through deep dives into subjects, identifying both strengths and weaknesses.
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About Us
Alvaston Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 330 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 22.2 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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.
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 | 102 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 95 |
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 | 44% | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.76% | 9.72% |
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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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.
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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 Alvaston Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1