Kilburn Junior School
The Flat, Kilburn, Belper, DE56 0LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kilburn Junior School is a primary school in Belper for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Belper. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2014, report published 26 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Kilburn Junior School provides many rich experiences for pupils. Pupils say that everyone is encouraged to take part in something. They get special badges when they join in musical performances or represent the school at sport. Leaders check that everyone gets a turn to be involved. Clubs, such as computing and dodgeball, are very popular. Pupils say that if they do not get the chance to join in one term, then they get their turn next time. Pupils are keen to come to school. They enjoy their 'breakfast bagels'. Pupils play with energy and enthusiasm in the school's extensive grounds. Pupils appreciate their teachers' high expectations of them, saying, 'You don't know what you can do until you try it!' Pupils learn how to make thoughtful choices. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Mini leaders relish their responsibility to organise games at lunchtime. Younger pupils say that the oldest pupils quickly become their friends. Pupils feel that they all get along well together. Teachers help them to sort out occasional squabbles. Pupils think that their school is great. When asked how it could improve, pupils typically responded that they 'wouldn't change a thing!'
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not precisely sequenced as well as it could be. Leaders have not always identified the key knowledge that pupils should learn and build on, term by term. Leaders should continue to clarify the sequence of the curriculum and make sure that all teachers understand exactly what pupils should learn and why.
- Teachers do not always check what pupils recall over time. Some assessments do not exactly match what pupils have been taught. Leaders should ensure that assessments check how pupils' knowledge grows. They should make sure that these assessments match the curriculum.
- Some parents do not feel that the concerns that they raise are addressed well enough. They do not always understand what the school is doing and why. Leaders should continue to use a range of ways to communicate with parents so that they fully understand the effective work that the school is doing to support pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
150 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Kilburn Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Horsley Woodhouse Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Denby Free CofE VA Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Hull
- Phone
- 01332880540
- Address
- The Flat, Kilburn, Belper, DE56 0LA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 146471
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.