Kilburn Junior School
Belper, DE56 0LA · Derbyshire · primary school
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130th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kilburn Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Kilburn Junior School
Overview
Kilburn Junior School continues to be a good school, providing pupils with "many rich experiences" and a positive environment where they feel safe and valued. The report highlights a strong culture of inclusion, with pupils encouraged to participate in diverse activities and develop resilience through outdoor learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to come to school," enjoying "breakfast bagels" and engaging enthusiastically in clubs and sports.
- Staff ensure all pupils have the necessary phonic knowledge, providing immediate support for those who need it to "love and care about reading."
- The mathematics curriculum is "organised well," with teachers anticipating misconceptions and helping pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Pupils attain well in English and mathematics without compromising the wider curriculum, including a popular outdoor learning programme called 'Trailblazers'.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a "culture of vigilance and support" and swift action when concerns are raised.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not precisely sequenced, and leaders have not always identified the key knowledge pupils should learn term by term.
- Some assessments do not exactly match what pupils have been taught or check what they recall over time.
- Some parents do not feel their concerns are addressed well enough or understand what the school is doing and why.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders acting swiftly on concerns and communicating effectively with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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