Kensington Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | St John's Road, DE7 5PA |
| URN | 147359 |
School Census
| Total | 197 |
| Girls/Boys | 92/105 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 82 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Good |
| 05/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| 16/07/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Field House Infant School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lower Whitworth Road, , DE7 4LT
Larklands Infant School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Road, , DE7 5DR
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gallows Inn Playing Fields, Ilkeston, DE7 5BB
Chaucer Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cantelupe Road, , DE7 5LN
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church View, , DE7 4LF
Hallam Fields Junior School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longfield Lane, , DE7 4DB