Oakwood Junior School
URN: 146938 • Derby DE24 0DD
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Junior School
- URN
- 146938
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- CT Atwal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332571231
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holbrook Road, Derby DE24 0DD
Summary
Oakwood Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Derby, serving 345 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. With a strong emphasis on personal development, Oakwood Junior School has been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted.
The school aims to provide a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity and promotes the values of positivity, aspiration, resilience, respect, and kindness. Staff members are dedicated to helping students overcome individual challenges and discover their unique talents. The motto, "Every child is a learner and can achieve," reflects the school's high aspirations for all pupils.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (50.10%), Oakwood Junior School is focused on removing barriers to learning and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school actively engages with the community and values the importance of attendance and safeguarding in creating a safe and nurturing educational environment.
The school aims to provide a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity and promotes the values of positivity, aspiration, resilience, respect, and kindness. Staff members are dedicated to helping students overcome individual challenges and discover their unique talents. The motto, "Every child is a learner and can achieve," reflects the school's high aspirations for all pupils.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (50.10%), Oakwood Junior School is focused on removing barriers to learning and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school actively engages with the community and values the importance of attendance and safeguarding in creating a safe and nurturing educational environment.
Useful links
- Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2025 (download)
- SPYPUPS Books - Important parent information (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- School Blog (other)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Safe and Sound (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
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 345
- Boys
- 177
- Girls
- 168
- FSM %
- 50.10
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 345 | 177 | 168 | 360 | 50.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 355 | 171 | 184 | 360 | 43.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 154 | 193 | 360 | 45.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 154 | 193 | 360 | 45.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 360 |
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