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Kensington Junior Academy
St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.7 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
236
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the higher standard achievement is relatively low at 9%, the school is better than 45% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment, though they should consider the limited data on specific academic progress.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.96448, -1.29926 · DE7 5PA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147359
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kensington Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kensington Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Kensington Junior Academy a good school?
Kensington Junior Academy scores 44.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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