Wirksworth Junior School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Derbyshire). It has about 120 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)