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Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HH, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
752
Capacity
1,202
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, the school ranks in the top 85% of the UK, indicating strong performance compared to many institutions. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, suggesting areas for development. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 74% recommending the school, though the low EBacc entry rate of 5% may raise concerns for some families.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 37 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
Behaviour is good
73%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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52.96388, -1.32216 · DE7 4HH
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146374
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirk Hallam Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Kirk Hallam Community Academy a good school?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kirk Hallam Community Academy?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kirk Hallam Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kirk Hallam Community Academy in GCSEs?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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