Kensington Junior Academy vs Larklands Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 533 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Junior Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
Larklands Infant School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
145 students
| Measure | Kensington Junior Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands | Larklands Infant School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #923 of 1,516 | #1203 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10460 of 15,697 | #12748 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.kensingtonjunioracademy.co.uk | www.larklandsinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 27.3).
- •Kensington Junior Academy is the larger school with 178 students compared with 145.
- •Kensington Junior Academy is a academy school while Larklands Infant School is a local authority 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 Kensington Junior Academy better than Larklands Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Junior Academy ranks higher (38.5 vs 27.3 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 Kensington Junior Academy and Larklands Infant School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Junior Academy: 178. Larklands Infant School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Junior Academy and Larklands Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Kensington Junior Academy is 923rd of 1,516 and Larklands Infant School is 1203rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).