SchoolScoresKensington Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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St John's Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5PA
0115 932 2920 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Ilkeston comparisons use the 14 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ilkeston | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 41% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ilkeston figures pool parents at the Ilkeston schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Derbyshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.8% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.3% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Field House Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Larklands Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chaucer Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Hallam Fields Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chaucer Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ladywood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallimore Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trowell CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlotte Nursery and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kensington Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kensington Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did Kensington Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kensington Junior Academy?
91% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Kensington Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147359.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.