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Bennerley Fields School

Stratford Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
2–16
Ages
103
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special converter
Type

About Bennerley Fields School

Bennerley Fields School is an academy special converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 103 pupils on roll. It is part of ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Derbyshire →
School Type
Academy special converter
Age Range
Ages 2–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
103 / 95 (108%) · over capacity
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

66.7%
Free school meals
1%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.6%
Overall absence
26.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
7.9
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
27.32
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24
£45,218
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£562 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,942
Spend per pupil
£29,359
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Stratford Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ
Phone
01159326374
Headteacher
Jennifer Wright

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bennerley Fields School?
Bennerley Fields School is an academy special converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does Bennerley Fields School have?
Bennerley Fields School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bennerley Fields School's Ofsted rating?
Bennerley Fields School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Bennerley Fields School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Bennerley Fields School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bennerley Fields School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bennerley Fields School is part of ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Bennerley Fields School?
Bennerley Fields School is located at Stratford Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ.

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