St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Leonard Street Derby Derbyshire DE23 8EG |
| Reference Number | 112915 |
St James’ Church of England Aided Infant School has been reaffirmed as a good school during its recent inspection. The school is known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and happy. Most students meet high expectations for behavior and learning, aided by a well-structured curriculum that starts in the early years and promotes engagement. There is a strong focus on reading, especially for pupils for whom English is not the first language, and many participate enthusiastically in a variety of activities that enrich their experiences outside the classroom. While parents express satisfaction with the school, there are some concerns regarding a small number of pupils whose off-task behavior isn't consistently addressed, which could affect their learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.91%
Girls: 46.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 83.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 47.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Unclassified | 7% |
| Asian, Other | 6.3% |
| White, British | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Strong focus on reading and phonics
- Ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge progression
- High levels of pupil engagement and attendance
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent challenge of low-level off-task behavior
- Some learning goals for pupils with SEND lack precision
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.23 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.27 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6SB |
0.34 miles |
|
Castleward Spencer Academy
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ |
0.43 miles |
|
Arboretum Primary School
Corden Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8GP |
0.44 miles |
|
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6WR |
0.44 miles |
|
Becket Primary School
Monk Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3QB |
0.57 miles |
|
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road, Derby, DE23 6TJ |
0.59 miles |
|
Hardwick Primary School
Dover Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP |
0.6 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
0.66 miles |
|
Firs Primary School
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA |
0.74 miles |
|
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street, Derby, DE23 8QJ |
0.75 miles |
|
Dale Community Primary School
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL |
0.78 miles |
|
Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
0.82 miles |
|
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
0.82 miles |
|
Harrington Nursery School
Harrington Street, Derby, DE23 8PE |
0.9 miles |
|
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH |
0.92 miles |
|
Central Community Nursery School
43 Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 3LR |
1.04 miles |
|
Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ |
1.12 miles |
|
Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
0.57 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
0.59 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
0.9 miles |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
0.96 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
1.16 miles |
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Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
1.17 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
1.19 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.19 miles |
|
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH |
1.54 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.76 miles |
|
Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
1.91 miles |
|
Include - St Matthews
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DQ |
1.98 miles |
|
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
2.08 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
2.13 miles |
|
St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
2.15 miles |
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
2.15 miles |
|
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
2.15 miles |
|
Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET |
2.17 miles |
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St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4EW |
2.21 miles |
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Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ |
2.4 miles |