Alvaston Junior Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Alvaston Junior Academy currently has around 335 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 40.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Elvaston Lane, Derby, DE24 0PU |
| Website: | www.alvaston.theharmonytrust.org |
| Telephone: | 01332571321 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christine Bower |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145759 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 335 |
| Number of Boys: | 185 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.10% | 245 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 21 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 7 |
| African | 1.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Junior Academy Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Junior School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elvaston Lane , Alvaston DE24 0PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Alvaston, Derby Alvaston Street , Alvaston DE24 0PA | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.