persons in employment sectors in Kilby in 2011. In 2011 the working population was smaller than 1881 even though the overall population of Kilby was greater than 1881. This can be attributed to children leaving school at a younger age in the 19th century to go to work, as opposed to the 21st century. Present day Kilby has only one pub called the Dog & Gun, an Anglican Primary School, a Parish Church and a park for the residents of Kilby. The park has a small football field, swings, a roundabout, climbing obstacles and a picnic table. There is also a small elderly community. Kilby is located near the River Sence. The population of the Kilby civil parish (which includes the former parish of Foston) at the 2011 census was 270. Arriva Midlands operate service 49 through Kilby providing a regular bus service into Wigston Magna and Leicester. Education Kilby contains one school called Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary school, which educates children from age 4 to age 11. The school came into existence in the 1850s which is currently a listed building. As of September 2011 the current headteacher of the primary school is Ms Phillipa Denny. Secondary education pupils in Kilby have to travel beyond the village for schooling. The two closest secondary schools to Kilby are Wigston Birkett House Community Special School and The Beauchamp College. These schools are located and away from the village respectively. Places of interest Kilby Wood is a woodland comprising 12.5 acres located to the South of Kilby. The woodland is continuing its growth with a 30-year lease being given by Leicestershire County Council. Villagers from Kilby have helped expand the woodland by sponsoring trees in memory of loved ones. Foston The parish includes the deserted village of Foston to its west at of which only the church, it's rectory and a farm remain. In the 1870s Foston was recorded as having six houses and 27 residents. The name 'Foston' means 'farm/settlement of Fotr'. References External links Kilby Parish Council Villages in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Blaby