How many pupils does Kensington Junior Academy have?

Kensington Junior Academy has 182 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kensington Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kensington Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does Kensington Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Kensington Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kensington Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kensington Junior Academy is part of TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Kensington Junior Academy?

Kensington Junior Academy is located at St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA.

Kensington Junior Academy

St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA

Good

Inspected 19 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

182

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Kensington Junior Academy

Kensington Junior Academy is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 182 pupils on roll. It is part of TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 182 / 236 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

51.1%

Free school meals

11.2%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

21.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

19.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

6.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£47,949

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£198 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£7,412

Spend per pupil

£8,005

Income per pupil

51%

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: St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA
Phone: 01159322920
Headteacher: Carl Oakland
Website: www.kensingtonjunioracademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kensington Junior Academy?: Kensington Junior Academy is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Kensington Junior Academy have?: Kensington Junior Academy has 182 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kensington Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?: Kensington Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
How does Kensington Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Kensington Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Kensington Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Kensington Junior Academy is part of TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Kensington Junior Academy?: Kensington Junior Academy is located at St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA.

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