SchoolScoresWalton Holymoorside Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Holymoor Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield, S42 7DU
01246 566502 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 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
91 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 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| 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 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%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
49 pupils in this year group.
82% — 23 points above the Derbyshire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 102 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 62nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 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) 2nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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 8th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 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 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Old Hall Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holme Hall Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockwell Nursery and Infant School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Brockwell Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Peak Flying High Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wigley Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cutthorpe Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walton Holymoorside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walton Holymoorside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Walton Holymoorside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Walton Holymoorside Primary School?
99% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Walton Holymoorside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Walton Holymoorside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Walton Holymoorside Primary School as their first choice for 49 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 49 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 147120.
- 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.