The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 752
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Turner
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLadywood Primary School
Primary · 487m away
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 720m away
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 981m away
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Field House Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hallam Fields Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chaucer Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kensington Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirk Hallam Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirk Hallam Community Academy?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy currently has 752 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirk Hallam Community Academy take?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kirk Hallam Community Academy?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy is in Ilkeston, DE7 4HH, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirk Hallam Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Kirk Hallam Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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