The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 41% 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
36%
+28.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne Ingle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPinxton Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
John King Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Longwood Infant Academy
Primary · 667m away
Frederick Gent School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Brigg Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Glebe Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Selston High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkstead Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirkstead Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkstead Junior Academy?
Kirkstead Junior Academy currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkstead Junior Academy take?
Kirkstead Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkstead Junior Academy?
Kirkstead Junior Academy is in Pinxton, NG16 6NA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkstead Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kirkstead Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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