Derbyshire
Kirkstead Junior Academy
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What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
93% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- 93%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 36%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 93.0% | 36.0% | 95.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 111.0 | 111.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 89.0% | 41.0% | 92.0% | 93.0% | 89.0% | 110.0 | 111.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 89.0% | 22.0% | 93.0% | 89.0% | 95.0% | 113.0 | 108.0 |
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School information
| URN | 145403 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Anne Ingle |
| Trust | FLYING HIGH TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NG16 6NA |
| Pupils | 201 |
| FSM eligible | 40.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA
https://www.pvacademies.co.uk1773303420| DfE number | 2035 |
| UKPRN | 10066300 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 21 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 21 Sept 2022 |