Kirk Hallam Community Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kirk Hallam Community Academy.

Ilkeston, DE74HH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.84
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.7%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Godfrey Drive
Kirk Hallam
Ilkeston, DE74HH
Phone
1159301522
Website
kirkhallamacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146374
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH
Website
www.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,202 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
814
Free School Meals
40.6% (330 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
46 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
51 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
102
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
814 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard, Be Kind"

Respectful Kindness Communication Responsibility Tenacity

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Chris Turner emphasizes ambition for all pupils, the development of the whole child, and a transformational approach to learning through a carefully planned curriculum, enrichment, and high-quality pastoral care, inviting visitors to discuss the school in person.

Facilities

11-a-side artificial pitch (with two divider nets to create 5-a-side/7-a-side sections) 7-a-side artificial pitches fitness suite (16 stations, cardio/weights, no joining fee) sports hall (32m x 17m, split into two areas) lecture/performance hall meeting rooms classrooms activity room dining hall outdoor netball courts outdoor tennis courts Lakeside Building (large multi-use hall/performance space with tiered seating for 220, total seating 450, 15 classrooms and 3 meeting areas) Outdoor facilities suitable for hire (incl. sports and events) Canteen/dining facilities and associated spaces

Curriculum Highlights

KS3/KS4/KS5 curriculum structure across multiple subjects KS4 subjects for Year 10 include English, Maths, Science, PE, Geography, History, Animal Care, Child Development, German, ICT, Spanish, Sport, Art and Design, Business, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, Psychology, Religious Studies KS4 subjects for Year 11 include English, Maths, Science, PE, French, Computer Science, Business Studies, History, Geography, iMedia, Philosophy, Music, Animal Care, Technology, Sport (GCSE and OCR National), Food Technology, Psychology, Sociology, Art, Health and Social Care and Child Development KS5 Year 12 subjects include Biology, Computer Science, German, Sociology, English Language, Maths, Textiles, Business Studies, Further Maths, History, Art, Chemistry, Law, RE, Geography, Physics, Psychology, Animal Care KS5 Year 13 subjects include Law, Physics, Psychology, Biology, Further Maths, History, German, Art, Chemistry, Sociology, Maths, RE, Computer Science, English Language, Geography

Admissions Criteria

Kirk Hallam Community Academy participates in Derbyshire County Council's coordinated scheme for the September Year 7 intake; applications should be made directly to Derbyshire County Council. The closing date for the coordinated admission scheme is 31 October preceding admission to secondary school. Places are allocated on National Offer Day. Mid-year admissions are processed by Kirk Hallam Community Academy and applications should be made directly to the school. If a year group is full, the school will hold waiting lists, and the waiting list will remain open until the end of the academic year. To be added to the following year's waiting list, a new application must be made in that academic year. If you move house, contact the school in advance as it may affect admission positioning. Appeals can be made to Derbyshire County Council (appeals timetable provided on the Admissions page).

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