Which is the best primary school in Chesterfield?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Pilsley Primary School ranks first of 48 ranked primary schools in Chesterfield, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Chesterfield ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Chesterfield?

48 primary schools in Chesterfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Chesterfield, ranked

The 48 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Pilsley Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
Scarcliffe Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
3
Wigley Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
4
Brimington Junior School
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
5
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
6
Abercrombie Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
7
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
8
Ashover Primary School
Community school

30%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
9
Brockwell Junior School
Community school

9%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
10
Calow CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
11
Deer Park Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
12
Old Hall Junior School
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
13
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
14
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
15
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
16
Newbold CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
17
Temple Normanton Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
18
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School
Community school

8%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
19
Barlborough Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
20
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
21
Brockley Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
22
Hasland Junior School
Community school

13%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
23
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
24
Hady Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
25
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
26
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
27
Clowne Junior School
Community school

8%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
28
Hollingwood Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
29
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Community school

6%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
30
New Whittington Community Primary School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
31
Norbriggs Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
32
Park House Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
33
Staveley Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
34
Holme Hall Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
35
Heath Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
36
Sharley Park Community Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
37
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
38
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
39
Cavendish Junior School
Community school

10%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
40
Highfield Hall Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
41
Cutthorpe Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
42
Grassmoor Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
43
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
44
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
45
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
46
Spire Junior School
Community school

6%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
47
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

26%

expected standard
48
Brampton Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

21%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Chesterfield?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Pilsley Primary School ranks first of 48 ranked primary schools in Chesterfield, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Chesterfield ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chesterfield?: 48 primary schools in Chesterfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.