Kirk Hallam Community Academy, based in Ilkeston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Kirk Hallam Community Academy currently has around 752 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Godfrey Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH |
| Website: | www.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159301522 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Turner |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146374 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1202 |
| Number of Pupils: | 752 |
| Number of Boys: | 399 |
| Number of Girls: | 353 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.70% | 682 |
| Unclassified | 7.40% | 56 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 6 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Primary School Oliver Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4NH | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood Primary School Oliver Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4NH | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Catholic Primary Church View , Allendale DE7 4LF | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Church View , DE7 4LF | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallimore Primary & Nursery School Dallimore Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Houghton Catholic School Abbot Road , Kirk Hallam DE7 4HX | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Gallows Inn Playing Fields , Nottingham Road DE7 5BB | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Nursery School Henley House, Lows Lane , Stanton by Dale DE7 4PP | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Mountain Education Willow Farm , Off Newton Lane NG16 2SD | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.