SchoolScoresOld Hall Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LEARNERS' TRUST
Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 3QR
01246 273801 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 July 2017. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
74% — 15 points above the Derbyshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 50th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 58th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 55th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 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 4th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Westfield Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Brampton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockwell Nursery and Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Brockwell Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holme Hall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Peak Flying High Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abercrombie Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Hall Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Old Hall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Old Hall Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Old Hall Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147118.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.