Kirk Hallam Community Academy
URN: 146374 • Ilkeston DE7 4HH
Overview
- Name
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy
- URN
- 146374
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Turner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01159301522
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Godfrey Drive, Ilkeston DE7 4HH
Summary
Kirk Hallam Community Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, serving approximately 752 students aged 11 to 18. The academy draws its pupils from both rural and urban areas, admitting students from 15 local primary schools. The school is committed to fostering the development of the whole child, believing that character strength is essential for academic success.
The curriculum at Kirk Hallam is designed to provide a transformative learning experience, complemented by a robust enrichment programme and high-quality pastoral care. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and personal development of its students.
Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's communication and support systems, noting improvements in their children's educational experiences and outcomes. The academy's ethos of ambition and continuous improvement reflects its dedication to helping all students reach their full potential within a supportive community environment.
The curriculum at Kirk Hallam is designed to provide a transformative learning experience, complemented by a robust enrichment programme and high-quality pastoral care. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and personal development of its students.
Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's communication and support systems, noting improvements in their children's educational experiences and outcomes. The academy's ethos of ambition and continuous improvement reflects its dedication to helping all students reach their full potential within a supportive community environment.
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- Sixth Form (other)
- Kirk Hallam Sixth Form College (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1202
- Pupils
- 752
- Boys
- 399
- Girls
- 353
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 752 | 399 | 353 | 1202 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 814 | 433 | 381 | 1202 | 39.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 870 | 468 | 402 | 1202 | 33.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 870 | 468 | 402 | 1202 | 33.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 953 | 494 | 459 | 1202 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1028 | 555 | 473 | 1202 | 23.30 |
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