Located in Ilkeston, Esteem Valley Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Esteem Valley Academy currently has around 124 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.9% boys and 33.1% girls. Around 70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bennerley Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8PF |
| Website: | https://www.esteemvalleyacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01158500820 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Wildrianne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146055 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 182 |
| Number of Pupils: | 124 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 41 |
| White British | 84.70% | 105 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.30% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 1 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotmanhay Junior School Beauvale Drive , DE7 8RR | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School Beauvale Drive , Cotmanhay DE7 8RR | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Trinity Close , DE7 8LQ | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior School Heanor Road , DE7 8DX | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Awsworth Junior School The Lane , Awsworth NG16 2QS | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennerley Business and Enterprise College Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilkeston School: Specialist Arts College King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ormiston Ilkeston Academy King George Avenue , DE7 5HS | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire College Field Road , DE7 5RS | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | - not rated | 315 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.