Oakwood Junior School
URN: 112766 • Derby DE24 0DD
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Junior School
- URN
- 112766
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- CT Atwal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Holbrook Road, Derby DE24 0DD
Summary
Oakwood Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Derby, with a current enrolment of 352 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Every Child is a Learner and Can Achieve,” reflecting its commitment to high aspirations and personal development.
The curriculum at Oakwood Junior School is designed to celebrate diversity and equip students with essential knowledge and skills. The school actively promotes British Values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among pupils of different faiths and backgrounds. Through engaging teaching methods, including discussions and school elections, students learn about democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect.
Oakwood Junior School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that parental involvement significantly enhances student achievement. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support each child's learning journey, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Oakwood Junior School is designed to celebrate diversity and equip students with essential knowledge and skills. The school actively promotes British Values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among pupils of different faiths and backgrounds. Through engaging teaching methods, including discussions and school elections, students learn about democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect.
Oakwood Junior School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that parental involvement significantly enhances student achievement. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support each child's learning journey, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 352
- Boys
- 166
- Girls
- 186
- FSM %
- 39.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 352 | 166 | 186 | 360 | 39.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 166 | 186 | 360 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 352 | 166 | 186 | 360 | 39.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 352 | 166 | 186 | 360 | 39.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 352 | 166 | 186 | 360 | 39.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 347 | 188 | 159 | 360 | 34.90 |
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