Best Schools in Chesterfield
136 schools in Chesterfield
Key Facts
- Chesterfield is home to 136 schools, with 96.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Chesterfield have 13,726 pupils, with 58.7% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.18.
- Secondary schools in Chesterfield have 10,975 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.22, Attainment 8 score of 44.08, and 41.7% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.
- In Chesterfield, 36.1% of primary school pupils and 35.2% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £8,064 and £8,215 respectively, above national averages.
Top Nurseries in Chesterfield
52 nurseries in Chesterfield
Top Primary Schools in Chesterfield
72 primary schools in Chesterfield
Top Secondary Schools in Chesterfield
11 secondary schools in Chesterfield
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chesterfield, S41 8AG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.50
Attainment 856.6
Eng+Maths84%
Pupils1,358
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 0LP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.17
Attainment 848.0
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils825
Brookfield Community School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S40 3NS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.35
Attainment 852.2
Eng+Maths82%
Pupils1,168
Whittington Green School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 9LG
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.15
Attainment 841.7
Eng+Maths63%
Pupils649
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Chesterfield
1 sixth form colleges in Chesterfield
Top Special Schools in Chesterfield
1 special schools in Chesterfield
Top Independent Schools in Chesterfield
5 independent schools in Chesterfield
St Peter and St Paul School
Chesterfield, S41 0EF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils104
P/T Ratio–
EG
Eastwood Grange School
Chesterfield, S45 0BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils51
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Chesterfield has 136 schools, including 72 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, 52 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chesterfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.22 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,205 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.