Shelton Junior School

URN: 112983 • Derby DE24 9EJ

Overview

Name
Shelton Junior School
URN
112983
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jon Bacon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332701212
Website
Visit
Address
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Derby DE24 9EJ

Summary

Shelton Junior School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Derby, catering to 280 pupils with a capacity for 300. The school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for children in Key Stage 2, aiming to equip them with the confidence, knowledge, and skills necessary for a successful transition to secondary education.

The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between students, staff, and parents to foster a love for learning. With a significant portion of the student body (43.60%) eligible for free school meals, Shelton Junior School is committed to ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.

In addition to a robust curriculum, Shelton Junior School encourages creativity and innovation, as demonstrated by student projects such as podcasts created using Scratch in computing lessons. The school invites parents to engage with staff for any inquiries, reinforcing the community partnership that underpins its educational ethos. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
280
Boys
154
Girls
126
FSM %
43.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 280 154 126 300 43.60
2024-09-11 290 151 139 300 40.00
2023-09-11 278 130 148 300 35.60
2022-09-11 278 130 148 300 35.60
2021-09-11 279 136 143 300 34.40
2020-09-11 279 141 138 300 27.20

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