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Schools in S44

A postcode district in Derbyshire

  • Postcode district
  • 17 schools and nurseries

In short: S44 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries1712 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in S44

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.

All S44 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in S44

12 in S44, best first

Scarcliffe Primary School

Chesterfield, S44 6TH · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

14 first choices, 13 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
89
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Scarcliffe Primary School

Duckmanton Primary School

Chesterfield, S44 5HD · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

12 first choices, 12 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
190
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Duckmanton Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in S44

2 in S44, best first

The Bolsover School

Chesterfield, S44 6XA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results below the England average.

209 first choices, 174 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
911
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school The Bolsover School

Nurseries in S44

4 in S44, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in S44

1 in S44. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Jasmine Grove School

Chesterfield, S44 6DJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
19
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Jasmine Grove School

Private Schools in S44

1 in S44. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Jasmine Grove School

Chesterfield, S44 6DJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
19
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Jasmine Grove School
The map

Every school in S44, 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.

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Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School, GoodBolsover Infant School, GoodNew Bolsover Primary and Nursery School, GoodBrockley Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaCalow CofE VC Primary School, GoodThe Bolsover School, Expected standard in every areaBolsover Church of England Junior School, GoodHeath Primary School, GoodScarcliffe Primary School, GoodPalterton Primary School, GoodJasmine Grove School, GoodDuckmanton Primary School, GoodArkwright Primary School, Good in every areaChildren 1st @ Chesterfield, GoodBolsover First Steps Pre-School, GoodTiny Tots Day Nursery, GoodSunnybank Day Nursery
  • Good13
  • Not graded yet4
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 S44 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

S44 has 17 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 S44

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 S44

How many schools are in S44?

S44 has 17 schools, including 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in S44?

The highest-ranked schools in S44 on Eduscope are Scarcliffe Primary School, Duckmanton Primary School, Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery 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 many private schools are in S44?

There is 1 independent school in S44, 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 S44?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in S44 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.

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