SchoolScoresBrimington Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LEARNERS' TRUST
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1HF
01246 232505 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 January 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chesterfield comparisons use the 31 of its 63 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 32 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chesterfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chesterfield figures pool parents at the Chesterfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
82% — 23 points above the Derbyshire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 41st highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 57th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 55th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.34% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 29.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Henry Bradley Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- New Whittington Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollingwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Mary Swanwick Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrow Hill Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Newbold CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brimington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Brimington Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Brimington Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Brimington Junior School?
100% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Brimington Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.