Chinley Primary School
Chinley, SK23 6DR · Derbyshire · primary school
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31st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.4/10 against 4,258 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chinley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in tag rugby, athletics, skipping, dance, gymnastics, football, quick sticks hockey, and swimming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Chinley Primary School
Overview
Chinley Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are proud of their community. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and conduct, fostering a culture where students ‘aim high and be the best they can be’. The school provides a broad curriculum enriched by varied experiences, with particularly strong provision in mathematics and English.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and look out for each other, supported by adults who care deeply about their well-being.
- Curriculum thinking in mathematics and English is ‘particularly strong’, with teachers adopting a consistent approach and systematic retrieval of prior learning.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with leaders working tenaciously to secure necessary support.
- Personal development is a strength, with character education promoting respect, diversity, and good citizenship.
- Governors provide valuable support and challenge, focusing on staff well-being in a community where staff feel listened to and supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is fully developed across all subjects, precisely identifying the knowledge pupils should learn so teachers know exactly what to teach and assess.
- In some foundation subjects, assessment approaches vary, and leaders need to ensure the information received is reliable to support consistent learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive effective training, are vigilant, and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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