Brockley Primary School
Chesterfield, S44 6AF · Derbyshire · primary school
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81st 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,144 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Brockley Primary School
Overview
Brockley Primary School is described as a “welcoming community” where staff know pupils well and care for them. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, the quality of education Requires improvement due to inconsistencies in reading fluency, writing instruction, and curriculum adaptation for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Staff create a positive environment where pupils enjoy school, with a “buzz” on the playground and strong relationships.
- The school systematically teaches pupils to manage feelings and become resilient, promoting kindness and respectful attitudes.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff skilfully helping children build knowledge and settle quickly.
- Leaders provide well-judged professional development and ensure staff workloads are manageable.
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains a priority, as some pupils do not attend regularly enough, missing out on important learning.
- The curriculum for writing is at an early stage; pupils need more systematic practice of letter formation and graphemes to write with fluency.
- The curriculum is not always adapted well enough for pupils with SEND, meaning tasks do not always match their next learning stages.
- Teachers need further development in pedagogical knowledge of reading to ensure all pupils, particularly those catching up, become fluent readers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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