Leys Junior School
Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, DE55 7HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leys Junior School is a primary school in Alfreton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 149th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
This is a school where staff care for pupils and want the very best for them. Leaders, including governors, have a strong vision. They have ensured that values, including ambition and independence, are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils and staff together form a happy community. Parents and carers value the work of staff. One parent's comment captured the views of many as they shared, 'The school is like one big family that I am happy to be part of.' Pupils enjoy coming to school. They behave well in lessons. Disruption in lessons is extremely rare and dealt with effectively. Pupils get along well together. Leaders make sure that there is lots to do to at break and lunchtime, such as the 'imagination station'. Bullying is rare and dealt with well. Pupils enjoy the many clubs and activities that the school offers. These include cartoon drawing, singing and cooking. The school has a strong tradition of sports and physical activities, including dodgeball, basketball and athletics. Most pupils have represented the school in sports or arts activities.
What the school should improve
- Although additional reading interventions take place for the weakest readers, there are a small number of pupils who sometimes struggle to decode unfamiliar words accurately. This inhibits their ability to read accurately and independently, and could lead to pupils finding it more difficult to access other areas of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all members of staff can implement agreed strategies to address gaps in pupils' reading knowledge and help them to quickly become accurate and speedy readers.
- In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that all teachers provide regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and embed prior knowledge. This means that, on occasion, gaps in some pupils' understanding arise. Leaders should ensure that teachers make use of effective strategies to help pupils remember what they have been taught in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Leys Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Croft Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Copthorne Community Infant School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Not published |
| Kingdom Christian School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nichola Way
- Phone
- 01773832895
- Address
- Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, DE55 7HA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112492
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.