Hallam Fields Junior School
Longfield Lane, Ilkeston, DE7 4DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hallam Fields Junior School is a primary school in Ilkeston for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 10th of 15 primary schools in Ilkeston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2017, report published 23 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2022
This school is a happy place where pupils thrive. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. The adults know them well and look after them well. Pupils look after each other too. They know the power of patience and a smile 'when someone is sad or mad'. They learn to be kind and respectful, and they are. The school has high expectations. Pupils and parents know this, and everyone works together. Pupils enjoy learning. They learn to be independent and to keep trying even when things are hard. They develop confidence and belief in what they can achieve. Books and reading are celebrated in every corner of this school. Pupils said they love reading. They said they get better at reading and then they enjoy it more. Reading ambassadors share their passion. They leave books with notes in school and in the community for others to discover. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences. Authors and artists visit the school. Pupils work on projects for the good of the community. Pupils are sports leaders, eco councillors and school councillors. They are mathematics, reading and mental health ambassadors. Pupils and parents value the positive, welcoming and supportive nature of the school and its staff.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not clearly defined the precise knowledge they want pupils to learn. As a result, leaders cannot be sure that pupils learn all that they should in these subjects. Leaders should continue to improve the planning in these subjects and specify the knowledge that is important for pupils to learn.
- In some foundation subjects, assessment does not identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. This means that teachers do not have the precise information they need to plan. Pupils do not make as much progress as they could. Leaders must ensure that assessments allow teachers to check pupils' knowledge, identify gaps and adjust curriculum plans accordingly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Hallam Fields Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field House Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kensington Junior Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Dallimore Primary & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Ladywood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Brown
- Phone
- 01159322568
- Address
- Longfield Lane, Ilkeston, DE7 4DB
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112572
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.