# Kensington Junior Academy — Ilkeston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr C Oakland

## Contact

- **Address:** St. John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 0115 9322920
- **Website:** https://www.kensingtonjunioracademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ilkeston/kensington-junior-academy-20952

## About

Our aim is to create a learning environment where parents, teachers and governors work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, enabling all children to feel valued and allowing for the best possible educational achievement.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Lovely teachers and great facilities: Kensington Junior Academy has been a great experience for our child. The teachers are very supportive and the facilities are excellent, with plenty of space for the kids to play. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on mutual respect and trust, which is reflected in the positive relationships between teachers and students. I would highly recommend this school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An outstanding school with a caring atmosphere: As a parent, I've been impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff at Kensington Junior Academy. The school's values of inspire, believe, and achieve are evident in the way the children are encouraged to learn and grow. My child loves the variety of activities and clubs available, and I appreciate the regular updates from the teachers about their progress. *(Jun 2021)*
- **3/5** — A good school, but room for improvement: We moved our child to a different school, but my experience at Kensington Junior Academy was generally positive. The teachers were kind and the facilities were good, but I felt that the school could have done more to engage parents in the education process. I also found the school meals to be a bit pricey. *(Mar 2020)*

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