- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 245
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Schools in S40
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: S40 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2312 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All S40 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S40
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in S40
12 in S40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
100 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 433
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Top Secondary Schools in S40
4 in S40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
183 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
78 first choices, 83 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 587
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Nurseries in S40
8 in S40, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Brampton
Chesterfield, S40 3AD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy Chain Nursery
Chesterfield, S40 4TD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S40 1UT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S40
2 in S40, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
183 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Ashgate Croft School
Chesterfield, S40 4BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Special Schools in S40
2 in S40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ashgate Croft School
Chesterfield, S40 4BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Include-West Bars
Chesterfield, S40 1AB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in S40
1 in S40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Include-West Bars
Chesterfield, S40 1AB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S40, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every S40 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S40 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in S40
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about S40
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S40?
S40 has 23 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S40?
The highest-ranked schools in S40 on Eduscope are Brockwell Junior School, Brookfield Community School, St Mary's Catholic Primary. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in S40?
There is 1 independent school in S40, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in S40?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in S40 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.