St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School, Derby
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Derby, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 70th-highest of the 86 schools in Derby with published results, and 13,005th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Derby and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 68% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Peter's Church of England Aided 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 St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School are Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy (0.4 miles, Good); Wren Park Primary School (0.6 miles); Wren Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 81% reading, 78% maths); and St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School.
Carlyle Infant and Nursery AcademyWren Park Primary SchoolWren Park Primary SchoolSt George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
The trust
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School is one of 33 schools run by Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (96%).
Who goes there
33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 49.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (43%), White British (21%) and Black (17%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.6%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (opposite), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School are Derby Moor Spencer Academy (0.7 miles), Littleover Community School (0.8 miles), The Bemrose School (0.9 miles) and Murray Park Community School (1.3 miles).
Derby Moor Spencer AcademyLittleover Community SchoolThe Bemrose SchoolMurray Park Community School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2020. Before that, as St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School (URN 112921), it was rated Inadequate in May 2019.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Through perseverance, courage, respect and compassion, staff and pupils are united in their aim to 'unlock potential'. This aim is realised. It underpins all that happens at the school. It contributes to St Peter's being the harmonious community that it is.
Pupils are proud of their school. This is reflected in their positive behaviour. Pupils know the importance of being 'ready, respectful and safe'. They hold doors open for adults and each other. They make way to let each other pass in corridors. They thrive on the rewards that are on offer, including earning house points, the different coloured wristbands and being recognised in Friday's golden assembly. Spending time with Nelson, the highly popular school dog, is always a favourite. Pupils say that poor behaviour is rare. However, when it occurs, it is dealt with quickly.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school supports pupils who are at an early stage of learning to read well. As pupils join, the school carries out detailed checks to identify the sounds that pupils know and are yet to learn. Teachers benefit from regular training and support. This results in the school's phonics programme being taught well. Beyond phonics, the reading curriculum is well organised. It is taught consistently. It enables pupils to learn and read increasingly complex vocabulary and texts. Over time, pupils develop a love of reading. They read widely. The 'reading key' rewards motivate them to read often.
Over the last two years, the school has overhauled the majority of its curriculum. On the whole, the school has clearly identified the important knowledge pupils need to learn. Well-crafted plans then set out exactly what needs to be taught and when. In most cases, this helps teachers teach the curriculum effectively. However, some learning does not align with the intended curriculum. Occasionally, the resources used do not accurately support the intended learning aims. This means that pupils miss out on some of the important building blocks of knowledge they need.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
33.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 68% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 68% to 54% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
KS2
8
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School.
- The Tutoring Room200m away · Not yet graded
- Learning Hub (Littleover)280m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Breakfast Club @ Carlyle Infs690m away · Not yet graded
- Premier WAC @ Carlyle Infs690m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Breakfast Club @ Wren Park920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 40 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
97%
Near capacity
249 pupils
256 places
7 spare places 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
21.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
229
Total Pupils
120
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,965
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,474
Per pupil
£1564k
Total funding
£114k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
22.1%
Persistent absence
276
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
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2020. Before that, as St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School (URN 112921), it was rated Inadequate in May 2019.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Church of England Aided 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 St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
Classes at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School has around 229 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School in 2024/25. 22.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Church of England Aided 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.
Does St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School: The Tutoring Room (200m away, registered, not yet graded), Learning Hub (Littleover) (280m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Education Breakfast Club @ Carlyle Infs (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 40 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School is at Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6FZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)