Killisick Junior School
About Killisick Junior School
Killisick Junior School sits within Nottinghamshire local authority, a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in the Gedling borough. Among the 32 primary schools in Gedling, it ranks first for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, placing it in the top 10 per cent nationally. The school's closest high-performing peers in the local authority include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy and Bunny CofE Primary School. Just 0.2 kilometres away, Pinewood Infant and Nursery School holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating, though Killisick itself was graded Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2019, with an ungraded visit in 2024 confirming that standards are being maintained. The school has improved significantly since its previous graded inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement across both overall effectiveness and leadership and management.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 60 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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