St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
URN: 112922 • Derby DE23 8FQ
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
- URN
- 112922
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Gallimore (since 2025) , Interim Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Reginald Street, Derby DE23 8FQ
Summary
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Derby, with a current enrolment of 287 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages independent lifelong learning, creativity, and curiosity among its students. The ethos is deeply rooted in Christian values, reflected in the school's mission statement, "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day," which emphasizes the importance of teamwork, resilience, and determination.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a focus on developing essential skills across various subjects. The school promotes a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and valued, and where exemplary behaviour is encouraged. The diverse community is celebrated, and the school aims to instil respect and understanding among students from different backgrounds.
St James' prioritises strong relationships with families, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits and engagement, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a focus on developing essential skills across various subjects. The school promotes a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and valued, and where exemplary behaviour is encouraged. The diverse community is celebrated, and the school aims to instil respect and understanding among students from different backgrounds.
St James' prioritises strong relationships with families, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits and engagement, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
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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
- 300
- Pupils
- 287
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 35.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 287 | 158 | 129 | 300 | 35.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 287 | 158 | 129 | 300 | 35.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 287 | 158 | 129 | 300 | 35.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 287 | 158 | 129 | 300 | 35.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 287 | 158 | 129 | 300 | 35.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 298 | 175 | 123 | 300 | 27.20 |
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