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
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.
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.
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- Illness & Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Safeguarding Contact Details (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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