SchoolScoresKirkstead Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of FLYING HIGH TRUST
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA
01773 303420 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 June 2022.
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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Derbyshire comparisons use the 20 of its 354 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 334 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 | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 15% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 85% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 17% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 79% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 51% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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. Derbyshire figures pool parents at the Derbyshire 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
42 pupils in this year group.
93% — 34 points above the Derbyshire average, and 31 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 93% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 77th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.3% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 298th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 261st highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 109th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 325th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 300th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. 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 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. 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 Joint 138th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 260 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 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
- John King Infant Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Longwood Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- The Brigg Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion)
- Glebe Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Green Flying High Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Westwood Infant and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Somercotes Infant and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Leys Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkstead Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirkstead Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 June 2022.
How did Kirkstead Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kirkstead Junior Academy?
92% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Kirkstead 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 145403.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.