The Park Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Orchard Close, Shirebrook, NG20 8JX |
| School Website | www.parkfed.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1623742663 |
| URN | 112682 |
School Census
| Total | 274 |
| Girls/Boys | 143/131 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 97 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 07/11/2018 | Good |
| 05/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 November 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 March 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 08 February 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 82% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| 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 | 36% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 73% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
The Park Infant & Nursery School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Orchard Close, Shirebrook, NG20 8JX
Shirebrook Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Common Lane, , NG20 8QF
Stubbin Wood School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Common Lane, , NG20 8QF
Brookfield Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Burlington Avenue, , NG20 9AD
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Langwith Road, , NG20 9RP