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Kirk Hallam Community Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Chris Turner

corporate_fareNOVA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onIlkeston, DE7 4HH

language Visit Website phone 1159301522

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

871

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Attainment 8

38.7

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Derbyshire

#2,709 of 3,216 nationally

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Kirk Hallam Community Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Ilkeston, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Kirk Hallam Community Academy is an academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 752 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7, placing the school #42 in Derbyshire and #2,709 of 3,216 nationally. 27.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 25.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.31 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

27.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.3%

Entering EBacc5.10%

EBacc APS3.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3.80%

EBacc APS2.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.57

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A8.6%

Achieving A*–B25.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate84.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.73

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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12 July 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-07-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-04-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-03-04

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 752 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	752	64	8.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	756	88	11.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	819	83	10.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	814	116	14.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	826	82	9.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	858	176	20.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	871	115	13.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	881	139	15.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	875	108	12.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	870	219	25.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	880	119	13.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	939	103	11.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	953	48	5.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	968	426	44.0%	3.9%	15
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,028	6	0.6%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,028	239	23.2%	3.2%	6
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,030	201	19.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,080	69	6.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,090	104	9.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,096	82	7.5%	3.8%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 70 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 9 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree47%

agree27%

strongly disagree20%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree1%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

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Lady Manners School

John Port Spencer Academy

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School