Hallam Fields Junior School vs Kensington Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Fields Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
Kensington Junior Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
| Measure | Hallam Fields Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Kensington Junior Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,516 | #923 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13872 of 15,697 | #10460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 217 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.kensingtonjunioracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 20.7).
- •Kensington Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 44%).
- •Kensington Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Hallam Fields Junior School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 178.
- •Hallam Fields Junior School is a local authority school while Kensington Junior Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hallam Fields Junior School better than Kensington Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Junior Academy ranks higher (38.5 vs 20.7 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 Hallam Fields Junior School and Kensington Junior Academy?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Fields Junior School: 217. Kensington Junior Academy: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Fields Junior School and Kensington Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hallam Fields Junior School is 1308th of 1,516 and Kensington Junior Academy is 923rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).