St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, DE23 8FQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is a primary school in Derby for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 53rd of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
This is a school where pupils 'GROW'. 'Every child, every chance, every day', pupils are helped to 'give thanks, remember manners, only do their best and to wear a smile.' Pupils understand these aims and do their very best to live up to them. Pupils are proud of the wide range of cultures, religions and backgrounds that make up their school. Diversity is celebrated. As one pupil said: 'We are an inclusive school. Everyone gets on.' Pupils behave well. They are motivated by the rewards on offer. Earning points, messages home, being placed in the 'Golden Book' and receiving the huge stickers from the headteacher are all highly prized. The school provides a comprehensive range of help, advice and support to parents and pupils. The large proportion of pupils who do not speak English when they first join the school get on well. Time in the 'Learning Zone' ensures that these pupils quickly learn the most important words and phrases that they need. Relationships between adults and pupils are consistently positive. The school is highly cohesive.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of cases, teachers do not assess pupils' progress closely enough. They do not accurately identify and address pupils' misconceptions in lessons. As a result, these pupils do not learn the curriculum as well or as rapidly as they should. The school should ensure that all teachers accurately assess how well pupils learn the curriculum in lessons and adapt teaching in light of their findings.
- Although improving, too many pupils still miss too much school. Rates of persistent absenteeism remain high. This means that too many pupils receive a fragmented education. The school should continue to implement its' policy and procedures so that attendance moves closer to that found nationally.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
299 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arboretum Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Zaytouna Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Walls
- Phone
- 01332854986
- Address
- Reginald Street, Derby, DE23 8FQ
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 148368
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.