Staveley Junior School is a primary school in Chesterfield, 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.
Staveley Junior School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 64.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | College Avenue, Chesterfield, S43 3XE |
| Website: | www.staveley.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01246472325 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sue Parkes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112627 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 143 |
| Number of Boys: | 70 |
| Number of Girls: | 73 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.90% | 130 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 3 |
| African | 2.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Junior School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3XE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Infant School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3JJ | - not rated | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and Church of England Primary Calver Crescent , Staveley S43 3LY | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Calver Crescent , Staveley S43 3LY | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inkersall Spencer Academy Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkersall Green School Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.