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Kilburn Junior School

Amber Valley, DE56 0LAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,520
of 13,686 nationally

About Kilburn Junior School

Kilburn Junior School’s Key Stage 2 results comfortably outpace the Derbyshire local authority average, marking it as a notably strong performer for a state primary. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Kilburn achieves 72% — a solid 13-point lead. This places the school 10th out of 43 primary schools in Amber Valley, landing it in the top quarter nationally. The school’s reading scores are particularly impressive, with an average scaled score of 108 and 42% of pupils hitting the higher standard, well above typical levels. Maths also performs strongly, with an average score of 105 and 83% reaching expectations. These figures suggest a school that consistently delivers above-average outcomes for its pupils, especially in literacy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Flat, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 0LA
HeadteacherRobert Hull
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils141
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity141 / 200 (71% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketNetballGymnasticsFootballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingEco ClubChessArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: kilburnjunior.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kilburn Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.