Woodbridge Junior School, Alfreton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodbridge Junior School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where every child feels safe and supported. The school provides exceptional pastoral care and enrichment activities - from gardening and cooking clubs to music and outdoor adventures - ensuring all pupils can develop their talents regardless of their background. Staff are highly trained to support children with additional needs, enabling them to learn alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Highly inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong pastoral care and wellbeing provision, including nurture programmes and counselling
- Extensive enrichment activities including clubs, cultural visits, and outdoor learning opportunities
- Caring, positive school culture where pupils feel safe and supported
- Well-trained staff who adapt teaching effectively to meet individual pupil needs
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' achievement in reading, writing and mathematics remains significantly below national averages
- Inconsistent teaching and use of assessment across lessons means errors aren't spotted quickly enough
- Attendance rates are lower than national average with high rates of persistent absence
- Curriculum delivery is inconsistent across subjects
- Early-stage curriculum reforms in English and mathematics need embedding and impact monitoring
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
gardening, cooking, sports, music, woodland activities, adventurous activities, cultural visits to places of interest in Derbyshire and beyond
Woodbridge Junior School is a highly inclusive school with a caring ethos that prioritizes pupil wellbeing and safety. The school serves a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, but faces challenges in achieving national average standards in core subjects and improving attendance.
At a Glance
50.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 65% to 59%. Maths has improved from 54% to 61%. Writing has declined from 61% to 57%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
226 pupils
240 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Alfreton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alfreton
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.06291%
Overall absence
13.73391%
Persistent absence
233
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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