The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 52.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Carl Oakland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 398m away
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Primary · 824m away
Chaucer Infant School
Primary · 883m away
Hallam Fields Junior School
Primary · 884m away
Chaucer Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ladywood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kensington Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kensington Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kensington Junior Academy?
Kensington Junior Academy currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kensington Junior Academy take?
Kensington Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kensington Junior Academy?
Kensington Junior Academy is in Ilkeston, DE7 5PA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kensington Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kensington Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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