Chaucer Junior School vs Kensington Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer Junior School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
Kensington Junior Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
| Measure | Chaucer Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Kensington Junior Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,516 | #923 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8832 of 15,697 | #10460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 233 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chaucerjunior.org.uk/ | www.kensingtonjunioracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chaucer Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 38.5).
- •Chaucer Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Chaucer Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Chaucer Junior School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 178.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chaucer Junior School better than Kensington Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chaucer Junior School ranks higher (46.2 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chaucer Junior School and Kensington Junior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chaucer Junior School: 233. Kensington Junior Academy: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chaucer Junior School and Kensington Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Chaucer Junior School is 723rd of 1,516 and Kensington Junior Academy is 923rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).