SchoolScoresHollingwood Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of FLYING HIGH TRUST
Lilac Street, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2JG
01246 472417 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 March 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 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 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 22nd highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 56% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%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
39 pupils in this year group.
64% — 5 points above the Derbyshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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 47th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 47th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 48th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.6% | 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
- Henry Bradley Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Inkersall Spencer Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrow Hill Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staveley Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Speedwell Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Brimington Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- New Whittington Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Poolsbrook Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hollingwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hollingwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Hollingwood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hollingwood Primary School?
86% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hollingwood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hollingwood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Hollingwood Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 44 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 148608.
- 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.