- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Schools in S42
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: S42 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries169 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All S42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S42
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 S42
9 in S42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 379
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 338
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.9
Top Secondary Schools in S42
1 in S42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
263 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 1,581
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in S42
6 in S42, highest Ofsted grade first
Holymoorside Pre-School
Chesterfield, S42 7EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet North Wingfield
Chesterfield, S42 5LQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nanny McFiFi's Childcare Service
Chesterfield, S42 5XA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S42
1 in S42, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
263 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 1,581
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S42, 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.
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 S42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S42 has 16 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 S42
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 S42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S42?
S42 has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S42?
The highest-ranked schools in S42 on Eduscope are Wigley Primary School, Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Deer Park Primary School. 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 do I choose the right school in S42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in S42 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.