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Kirkstead Junior Academy

Bolsover, NG16 6NAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#375 of 13,686 nationally

About Kirkstead Junior Academy

Kirkstead Junior Academy is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bolsover, Derbyshire, and it currently operates below its physical capacity. With 201 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240, there is some room for growth, though the school’s popularity is evident from its strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.8%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school is heavily oversubscribed in terms of demand from local families, and it ranks 1st out of 22 primary schools in the Bolsover local authority area according to its KS2 expected standard metric. This combination of high deprivation and top-tier academic performance makes Kirkstead an unusual and compelling option for parents in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKirkstead Road, Pinxton, Bolsover, NG16 6NA
HeadteacherAnne Ingle
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)40.8%
School Capacity201 / 240 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsArt StudiosLibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChessBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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