St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Laund Nook, Belper, DE56 1GYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Belper for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 8th of 13 primary schools in Belper. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2023, report published 21 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2023
Pupils are happy at this caring school. They enjoy their learning and being with their friends. The positive relationships between pupils and staff help pupils to feel safe. Pupils know that bullying is not allowed. They like that staff are quick to sort out concerns for them. One pupil told inspectors, 'We are a happy school. People treat you well here.' Leaders ensure that the school's Christian ethos and values thread through all aspects of school life. Staff have high expectations of pupils. These are set out from the moment they join the Nursery. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. They like being school councillors and playground pals. Leaders prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. Pupils have positive attitudes to their work. Pupils want to do their best. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils behave well. They understand the expectations leaders have of their behaviour. Pupils are well mannered. They care for each other. Most parents and carers are happy with the school. One parent, whose views were typical of many, said, 'St John's is a fantastic school with fantastic staff. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.' Most parents feel well informed about their children's learning.
What the school should improve
- Changes to the phonics curriculum are at an early stage of implementation. This means that some staff are still developing their understanding of the requirements of the new phonics curriculum. Leaders should further embed the planned curriculum to ensure that even more pupils successfully develop the phonics knowledge and skills that leaders expect of them.
- Some pupils' knowledge of British values and different faiths is fragile. Although they know to respect difference, some pupils are not as aware as they should be of what these differences may be. Leaders should ensure that pupils have the necessary knowledge and understanding of British values and different faiths.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
398 pupils on roll, with places for 490
Schools near St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 23% met the expected standard |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Long Row Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Heage Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mieke Carvell
- Phone
- 01773822995
- Address
- Laund Nook, Belper, DE56 1GY
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112875
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.