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Killamarsh Junior School

North East Derbyshire, S21 2EAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,680
of 13,686 nationally

About Killamarsh Junior School

Killamarsh Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in North East Derbyshire, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. The school has capacity for 240 pupils but currently only 135 on roll, meaning it is significantly under-subscribed. That may be partly explained by the fact that 35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average for primary schools and suggests a high level of disadvantage in the local catchment. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, so there is no faith-based admissions criteria. With no mention of oversubscription in the data, it is likely that families living nearby can secure a place without difficulty. The school is led by headteacher Mark Watson and sits within Derbyshire local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address38 Sheffield Road, Sheffield, North East Derbyshire, S21 2EA
HeadteacherMark Watson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)35.6%
School Capacity135 / 240 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisFootballAthleticsRoundersDanceGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Killamarsh Junior School

Killamarsh Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.