Kensington Junior Academy
URN: 147359 • Ilkeston DE7 5PA
Overview
- Name
- Kensington Junior Academy
- URN
- 147359
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DJANOGLY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Oakland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159322920
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St John's Road, Ilkeston DE7 5PA
Summary
Kensington Junior Academy, located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 182 pupils, out of a capacity of 236. The school aims to foster a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and governors work together to support students' educational achievements. The ethos of the academy emphasizes mutual respect and trust, ensuring that every child feels valued and can thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Kensington is tailored to meet the needs of its learners and the local community, providing high-quality learning experiences across a wide range of subjects. The academy promotes the development of responsible and self-disciplined citizens, encouraging pupils to care for themselves, each other, and their environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (52.20%), Kensington Junior Academy is committed to inclusivity and support for all students. The school welcomes prospective parents for visits and actively engages with the community to enhance the educational experience for its learners.
The curriculum at Kensington is tailored to meet the needs of its learners and the local community, providing high-quality learning experiences across a wide range of subjects. The academy promotes the development of responsible and self-disciplined citizens, encouraging pupils to care for themselves, each other, and their environment.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (52.20%), Kensington Junior Academy is committed to inclusivity and support for all students. The school welcomes prospective parents for visits and actively engages with the community to enhance the educational experience for its learners.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Charlotte Nursery and Infant School (70.2)
- Morley Primary School (68.8)
- St Thomas Catholic Primary (64.2)
- Richardson Endowed Primary School (63.8)
- Horsley Woodhouse Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DJANOGLY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 182
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 52.20
- Open date
- 2019-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 182 | 101 | 81 | 236 | 52.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 105 | 97 | 236 | 48.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 95 | 100 | 236 | 34.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 95 | 100 | 236 | 34.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 105 | 95 | 236 | 33.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 236 | 28.20 |
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