Wirksworth Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Wash Green, DE4 4FD |
| School Website | www.wirksworth-junior.com |
| Telephone | 1629822457 |
| URN | 112652 |
School Census
| Total | 125 |
| Girls/Boys | 72/53 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.6%/42.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 30 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | Good |
| 25/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 08 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 December 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 February 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 18 June 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 April 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 15 November 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 May 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 March 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 October 2009 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 23 April 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 03 December 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -3.7 |
| Writing Progress | -4.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Wirksworth CofE Infant School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Greenway Croft, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG
Anthony Gell School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wirksworth, , DE4 4DX