SchoolScoresNew Whittington Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, S43 2AQ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 11th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 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 11th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
27 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Derbyshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 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. | 103 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.5% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 28th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 30th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 43rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 43rd highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Brimington Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mary Swanwick Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Bradley Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Barrow Hill Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Hollingwood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Cavendish Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unstone St Mary's Nursery and Infant School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Unstone Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbold CofE Primary School 1.9 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 New Whittington Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Whittington Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did New Whittington Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend New Whittington Community Primary School?
96% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend New Whittington Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is New Whittington Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put New Whittington Community Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 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 144012.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.