Gayton Junior School, Derby
Gayton Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Derby. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 86 schools in Derby with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gayton Junior School in detail
Gayton Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "There are many opportunities for our children to develop a sense of belonging within the local community. We have strong links with our transition schools, getting to know the children before they arrive from their Key Stage 1 school and also sharing information with the secondary schools."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir, Lego and homework club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Gayton Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Derby and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 91% in maths).
Getting a place at Gayton Junior School
Across Derby, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Derby lodged 312 appeals against primary school offers; 223 reached a hearing and 35 succeeded (15.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gayton Junior School are Ridgeway Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 80% maths); Akaal Primary School (0.6 miles, 74% reading, 77% maths); and Griffe Field Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 90% maths).
Gayton Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Ridgeway Infant SchoolSt George's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAkaal Primary SchoolGriffe Field Primary School
Who goes there
34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 45.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (49%), White British (28%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 72 pupils (20.1%) received SEN support and 24 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kegworth Avenue (adjacent), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Gayton Junior School issued 4 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gayton Junior School are Derby Moor Spencer Academy (0.5 miles), Littleover Community School (1.1 miles) and City of Derby Academy (1.3 miles).
Derby Moor Spencer AcademyLittleover Community SchoolCity of Derby Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
34.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gayton Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gayton Junior School is in Derby; for families living there:
Apply to Derby for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
360 pupils
356 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derby council
Places available
3,564
Applications
2,643
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Derby council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
191
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,288
Per pupil
£2150k
Total funding
£179k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Gayton Junior School
Questions parents ask about Gayton Junior School
What are SATs results like at Gayton Junior School?
Of the pupils at Gayton Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Gayton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Gayton Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gayton Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Gayton Junior School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Gayton Junior School?
Gayton Junior School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Gayton Junior School?
Classes at Gayton Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gayton Junior School?
Gayton Junior School has around 359 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gayton Junior School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Gayton Junior School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gayton Junior School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming Gayton Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Gayton Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gayton Junior School?
Gayton Junior School is at Gayton Junior School, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)