Leys Junior School
URN: 112492 • Alfreton DE55 7HA
Overview
- Name
- Leys Junior School
- URN
- 112492
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nichola Way (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773832895
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Flowery Leys Lane, Alfreton DE55 7HA
Summary
Leys Junior School, located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 169 pupils, well below its capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to providing a stable and disciplined environment that fosters academic, personal, and social growth. Leys Junior is part of the Unity Federation, collaborating with Copthorne Community Infant School to enhance educational offerings.
The school aims to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum that encourages a love for learning and prepares students for their future. Leys Junior emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and high standards of teaching, ensuring that every child is motivated to achieve their best. The curriculum includes a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and outdoor education.
Support services are available for students with special educational needs and emotional challenges, ensuring that all children feel safe and valued. Leys Junior School actively engages with the local community, promoting positive contributions and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
The school aims to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum that encourages a love for learning and prepares students for their future. Leys Junior emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and high standards of teaching, ensuring that every child is motivated to achieve their best. The curriculum includes a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and outdoor education.
Support services are available for students with special educational needs and emotional challenges, ensuring that all children feel safe and valued. Leys Junior School actively engages with the local community, promoting positive contributions and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
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Nearby alternatives
- Christ The King Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Wessington Primary School (62.7)
- Riddings Junior School (60.5)
- Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (59.6)
- Glebe Junior School (59.6)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 46.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 97 | 72 | 240 | 46.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 102 | 80 | 240 | 47.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 100 | 78 | 240 | 42.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 100 | 78 | 180 | 42.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 180 | 105 | 75 | 180 | 41.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 106 | 74 | 180 | 28.30 |
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