Brimington Junior School
Chesterfield, S43 1HF · Derbyshire · primary school
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22nd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,807 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brimington Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from infant to junior school?
What Ofsted said about Brimington Junior School
Overview
Brimington Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and engaged, thriving in a ‘welcoming and vibrant’ environment where they ‘admirably fulfil the school’s high expectations’. The school promotes pupils’ wider personal development ‘exceptionally well’, fostering qualities such as empathy and leadership through extensive programmes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good behaviour’ and treat others with ‘friendliness and courtesy’, reflecting the school’s ‘Five Rs for Respect’ values.
- There is a ‘well-considered, ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access learning and ‘play a full part in the life of the school’.
- Teachers possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and deliver interesting activities, resulting in pupils who ‘achieve well’ and confidently discuss their learning in subjects like science and computing.
- The approach to teaching reading is ‘strong’, particularly for pupils with SEND, helping them develop into ‘fluent, confident readers’ through personalised support.
- Leadership is ‘strong’ at all levels, with staff benefiting from valuable trust support and training, creating a ‘dedicated, supportive team’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the new writing curriculum is ‘securely embedded’ to address inconsistent expectations regarding handwriting and grammar.
- Teaching in writing needs better adaptation to meet the needs of all pupils, particularly those with SEND, who currently ‘do not achieve as highly in writing as they do in other areas’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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