# Kirk Hallam Community Academy — Ilkeston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Chris Turner BA (Hons), Cert Ed, NPQH

## Contact

- **Address:** Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** +44 1159301522
- **Website:** https://www.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ilkeston/kirk-hallam-community-academy-20238

## About

Kirk Hallam Community Academy is a medium-sized 11–18 academy, situated in the Erewash area of Derbyshire. It has high expectations of all its students and is a truly ambitious learning community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Our Child: We've been incredibly happy with the support our child has received from the teachers and staff at Kirk Hallam. The school's focus on personal development has helped them grow into a confident and capable individual. The revision center is also a great resource for students, and our child has benefited from it. We're grateful for the positive impact the school has had on their education. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceeded Our Expectations!: We've been impressed with the school's facilities, especially the sports hall and the canteen food. The values of empathy, respect, and responsibility are clearly prioritized, and our child has thrived since joining. The pastoral care is excellent, and the teachers are supportive and understanding. Highly recommend! *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great Foundation for Our Child: We moved to Kirk Hallam when our child was in Year 7, and it was a great decision. The enrichment program was fantastic, and our child enjoyed the Alternative Curriculum activities. The school's focus on mental health support also gave us peace of mind. However, we did experience some issues with communication at times, but overall, it was a positive experience. *(Dec 2020)*

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