Shelton Junior School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 7–11 · Derby
Shelton Junior School is a primary school in Derby for ages 7–11 (foundation school).
Key facts
- Address
- Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, DE24 9EJ
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Derby
- Pupils on roll
- 270 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 46.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 23 June 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive and are happy at this school.”
- “They live up to the school’s motto for them to ‘learn, trust and succeed’ in a safe and nurturing environment.”
- “Pupils can access several resources that support their mental health and well-being effectively.”
To improve
- “In other areas, such as mathematics and writing, pupils do not achieve as well.”
- “National test results in those subjects over time remain below the national averages at the end of year 6.”
- “Occasionally, some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities struggle to control their emotions.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 45% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derby.
- Shelton Infant School 0.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Allenton Primary School 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Landau Forte Academy Moorhead 0.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Homefields Primary School 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Chellaston Junior School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Oak Grange Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Chellaston Infant School 1.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Oakwood Junior School 1.1 mi Good