Brimington Junior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

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PUPILS
316
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7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(27/11/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
72%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Springvale Road
Brimington
Chesterfield
S43 1HF
01246232505

School Description

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They like their lessons and the many enrichment opportunities on offer. Younger pupils visit the Stone Centre to learn about rocks and soils. Older pupils visit Liverpool to learn more about the history of slavery. The on-site forest school gives pupils exciting opportunities to learn more about the outdoors. Pupils enjoy playing a wide variety of sports. All pupils in Year 3 can learn to play a type of trombone. Pupils feel well cared for and safe. They say that bullying is rare but that sometimes friends fall out. Pupils are confident that staff will act quickly to sort out any concerns. Pupils’ behaviour is a strength of this school. Some pupils receive effective additional help to manage their emotions and behaviour. They listen carefully to their teachers and to each other. Pupils are kind to each other and to animals. The ‘Egg Heads’ look after the school’s chickens and other pupils groom the school dog, Flossie. Pupils achieve well at this school, particularly in reading. Parents and carers are very happy with the school. They value the high expectations that staff have of pupils. One said, ‘My daughter goes to school with a massive smile on her face.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The school provides an interesting curriculum. This motivates and inspires pupils to learn. In most subjects, leaders have thought carefully about the skills, knowledge and understanding that pupils need in order to achieve well. For example, science is taught well because teachers are clear about what pupils need to learn to make progress. During the inspection, Year 3 pupils were learning about rocks and soils. They talked enthusiastically about their experiment and were fascinated to find worms in their soil samples. Leaders aim for pupils to learn new things based on what they already know and can do. Some subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as part of topics. In these subjects, leaders do not plan carefully enough what pupils need to know and the order they need to learn it in. This means that pupils do not have the knowledge and skills they need for future learning. Leaders have made sure that reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Teachers and teaching assistants enable all pupils to understand what they read. Pupils read regularly and enjoy a wide range of books. Pupils who arrive at the school needing to catch up are identified straight away. They receive high-quality support. As a result, pupils progress quickly. The mathematics curriculum is well planned and taught effectively. Teachers expect pupils to think hard and to find the best ways to solve problems using what they have learned before. Pupils often discuss their work. This helps them to build their mathematical knowledge. Teachers understand how to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn more. They adapt their plans well. Skilled and well-trained teaching assistants make a big difference to the achievement of this group of pupils. Pupils with social and emotional needs benefit from the sensitive support provided in nurture groups. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. The school’s motto is to ‘Go Further’ and pupils have many opportunities for learning within school and beyond the school gates. Leaders want pupils to ‘make the world a better place’. Pupils raise money for charities and help others in the community. They hold many responsibilities in school, such as antibullying ambassadors. ‘Mini techies’ help other pupils and staff with technology. One pupil said, ‘My job is to make people happy.’ Pupils are confident and friendly. They behave well and concentrate on their learning in class. Clubs and visits help to develop their social skills and independence. Staff appreciate the actions that leaders have taken to reduce their workload. Leaders from the Learners’ Trust know the school well. They provide effective challenge and support to the headteacher and other leaders. This ensures that the school continues to improve.

Brimington Junior School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>45, "strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>88, "no"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 33 responses up to 29-11-2019

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