Best Primary Schools in Chesterfield
72 primary schools found
Key Facts
- Chesterfield has 72 primary schools, accounting for 52.9% of the total 136 schools in the area, with a total of 13,726 pupils.
- In Chesterfield, 96.2% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, with 51 Good schools and 0 Outstanding out of 53 inspected.
- Primary schools in Chesterfield have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.18, with 36.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and spending per pupil is £8,064.
- Chesterfield primary schools see 58.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 13.9%, and 16.4% of pupils having special educational needs.
St Peter and St Paul School
Chesterfield, S41 0EF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils104
P/T Ratio–
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S44 5PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence6.5%
Pupils130
P/T Ratio16.1
EN
Esteem North Academy
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 0LN
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils255
P/T Ratio11.3
EG
Eastwood Grange School
Chesterfield, S45 0BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils51
P/T Ratio–
Jasmine Grove School
Chesterfield, S44 6DJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
New Direction
Chesterfield, S43 4BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils30
P/T Ratio–
Ashover Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S45 0AU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence3.7%
Pupils217
P/T Ratio22.1
Henry Bradley Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S43 1HR
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.7%
Pupils193
P/T Ratio24.4
Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Chesterfield, S43 2PG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils84
P/T Ratio–
Newbold CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 8PF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence6.1%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio24.6
Clowne Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S43 4BS
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.0%
Pupils326
P/T Ratio19.1
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 8NF
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.0%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio12.1
AP
Abercrombie Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S41 7QE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.0%
Pupils247
P/T Ratio24.1
HH
Holme Hall Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S40 4RL
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence5.7%
Pupils127
P/T Ratio20.8
Brimington Junior School
Chesterfield, S43 1HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.5%
Pupils297
P/T Ratio22.0
BJ
Brockwell Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S40 4NP
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.5%
Pupils247
P/T Ratio22.5
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S43 3LF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence8.3%
Pupils68
P/T Ratio11.0
Scarcliffe Primary School
Chesterfield, S44 6TH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence3.7%
Pupils89
P/T Ratio17.6
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chesterfield, S42 7DU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.6%
Pupils376
P/T Ratio24.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 72 primary schools in Chesterfield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chesterfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,064 | £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.