SchoolScoresWilliam Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Hunloke Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, S40 2NR
01246 234626 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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
30 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 16th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chesterfield. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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
31 pupils in this year group.
39% — 20 points below the Derbyshire average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 39% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 45% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 52% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 4th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.5% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 40th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 43rd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 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
- Walton Peak Flying High Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spire Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Hall Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spire Nursery and Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023
- Brockwell Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockwell Nursery and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Abercrombie Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School?
90% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 22 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 148944.
- 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.