SchoolScoresHighfield Hall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, S41 8AZ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 March 2016.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 February 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 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 26th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 25th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 30th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
43% — 16 points below the Derbyshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 38th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 48th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 52nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.26% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 32nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 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
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbold CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abercrombie Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockwell Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockwell Nursery and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Cavendish Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Brampton Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 February 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Highfield Hall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Highfield Hall Primary School?
65% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Highfield Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Highfield Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Highfield Hall Primary School as their first choice for 36 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112667.
- 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.