Hazelbury Junior School is larger than the average-sized primary school. Pupils come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Almost half of the children are of Black British, Black African or Black Caribbean heritage. About three-quarters of pupils speak English as an additional language. About half of the pupils are eligible for the pupil premium. This is well above the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals or are looked after by the local authority. About one quarter of pupils are disabled or have special educational needs and are supported by school action. This is well above the national average. The proportion identified at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is slightly above average. Hazelbury Junior School is part of the Hazelbury Learning Community and works in partnership with Hazelbury Infant School and Hazelbury Children’s Centre. The school began a partnership with Bowes Learning Alliance in January 2014. This includes Bowes Primary School and Chesterfield Primary School. Bowes Primary School is a National Teaching School. The new executive headteacher was appointed in June 2014. She is a National Leader of Education and the executive headteacher of the Bowes Learning Alliance. The school does not meet the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics by the end of Key Stage 2.