What is Kirkstead Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kirkstead Junior Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/06/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Kirkstead Junior Academy a primary or secondary school?

Kirkstead Junior Academy is a primary school in Pinxton, for ages 7–11.

Where is Kirkstead Junior Academy?

Kirkstead Junior Academy is in Pinxton, NG16 6NA (Derbyshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Kirkstead Junior Academy?

Kirkstead Junior Academy has around 201 pupils on roll.

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Kirkstead Junior Academy

Goodgraded 28/06/2022Ages 7–11201 pupils

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Pinxton, NG16 6NA

Derbyshire

Kirkstead Junior Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Pinxton, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 201 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/06/2022, Kirkstead Junior Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Pinxton can view Kirkstead Junior Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Pinxton (NG16 6NA), Kirkstead Junior Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 28/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Reading scaled score

Maths scaled score

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)89%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)41%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score110

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score111

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake43.1%

Free school meals43.1%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language5.1%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled74%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing92.1%

Attendance92.1%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.0

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence19.5%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Pinxton

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Pinxton Nursery SchoolGood · 0.1 mi John King Infant AcademyOutstanding · 0.1 mi Longwood Infant AcademyOutstanding · 0.4 mi Frederick Gent SchoolGood · 0.8 mi The Brigg Infant School1.2 mi Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School1.4 mi

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