Kirkstead Junior Academy

URN: 145403 • Pinxton NG16 6NA

Overview

Name
Kirkstead Junior Academy
URN
145403
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anne Ingle (since 2025)
Telephone
01773303420
Website
Visit
Address
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA

Summary

Kirkstead Junior Academy, located in Pinxton, Derbyshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 201 pupils, out of a capacity of 224. The school is part of the Pinxton Village Academies, which also includes Longwood Infant Academy and John King Infant Academy, all governed by a single leadership team and board. This collaborative structure aims to foster a nurturing and supportive environment for all students.

The academy joined the Flying High Trust in 2018, working closely with partner schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of partnership among children, parents, staff, and governors, promoting a community-focused approach to learning. Kirkstead Junior Academy aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its pupils, encouraging them to develop high aspirations and essential skills for their future.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.8%), the academy is committed to providing inclusive support tailored to the diverse needs of its students. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources to ensure a collaborative educational experience.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Capacity
224
Pupils
201
Boys
106
Girls
95
FSM %
40.80
Open date
2018-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 106 95 224 40.80
2024-09-11 217 103 114 224 35.50
2023-09-11 218 97 121 224 27.50
2022-09-11 218 97 121 224 27.50
2021-09-11 236 103 133 224 26.70
2020-09-11 229 104 125 224 15.30

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