Pear Tree Community 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.
Pear Tree Community Junior School currently has around 351 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Pear Tree Street, Derby, DE23 8PN |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Blurton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112727 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 351 |
| Number of Boys: | 195 |
| Number of Girls: | 155 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Infant School Pear Tree Street , Normanton DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School Pear Tree Street , DE23 8PN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Dover Street , DE23 6QP | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Junior School Hastings Street , DE23 6QQ | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 1,793 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Derby) St James Centre , Malcolm Street DE23 8LU | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton House School Normanton House , Village Street DE23 8DF | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Noor Primary School Whitaker Street , Normanton DE23 8FB | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.