SchoolScoresTupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Queen Victoria Road, New Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6DY
01246 862191 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 October 2023.
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
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 25th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 24th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%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
35 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Derbyshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 49th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 40th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 50th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd 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 60th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 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
- Grassmoor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunloke Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deer Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmgate Primary School and Nursery 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hasland Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Temple Normanton Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharley Park Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park House Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hasland Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2023.
How did Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy?
83% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 147022.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.