Oakwood Junior School is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Oakwood Junior School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Holbrook Road, Derby, DE24 0DD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs CT Atwal |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112766 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 166 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Junior School Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boulton Junior School Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 501 yd | Community 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 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 845 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 970 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker Academy Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | - not rated | 970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.