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Schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood

A town in Derbyshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 742 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

North Wingfield and Holmewood at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How North Wingfield and Holmewood's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 58%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 14%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 58%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 43%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 14%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood

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 North Wingfield and Holmewood primary schools

Top Primary Schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood

2 state schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood, best first

Heath Primary School

Chesterfield, S44 5RH · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

38 first choices, 41 offers made

Ready for secondary school49%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
364
View school Heath Primary School

Nurseries in North Wingfield and Holmewood

3 in North Wingfield and Holmewood, highest Ofsted grade first

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Every school in North Wingfield and Holmewood, on one map

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Heath Primary School, GoodNorth Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy, GoodSt Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield), GoodKids Planet North Wingfield, Expected standard or betterNanny McFiFi's Childcare Service, Good
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

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North Wingfield and Holmewood vs England

How good are North Wingfield and Holmewood's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up North Wingfield and Holmewood

North Wingfield and HolmewoodEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    58%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    43%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

North Wingfield and Holmewood in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
58% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

North Wingfield and Holmewood has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 22% more pupils than in 2018.

43% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in North Wingfield and Holmewood's state schools each January.

Up 22% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

North Wingfield and Holmewood43%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about North Wingfield and Holmewood

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How many schools are in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

North Wingfield and Holmewood has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

The highest-ranked schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood on Eduscope are North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy, Heath 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.

What percentage of schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood, 58% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood is 22.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in North Wingfield and Holmewood schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood is 14.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

There are 742 pupils enrolled across schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood, with 742 in primary. 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood 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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