Clowne Junior School
Chesterfield, S43 4BS · Derbyshire · primary school
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99th 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,861 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 42% | 2.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 32% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 26% | 1.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clowne Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2021. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 365. 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 maintain its Good rating following the 2021 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Clowne Junior School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this ‘busy, happy school’ where they are ‘keen to learn’ and feel safe. Leaders have successfully improved the school, establishing a ‘well-planned and sequenced curriculum’ that builds on prior knowledge and ensures staff feel valued. The school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘trust all adults to help them’ and use the ‘chat box’ to report worries, feeling secure even when ‘boisterous’.
- Leaders have developed a strong curriculum in subjects such as PE, music, and Spanish, with clear guidance for teachers.
- The ‘well-sequenced reading curriculum’ and new phonics programme help pupils tackle demanding texts and catch up after pandemic disruptions.
- Staff are ‘confident to spot and address pupils’ misconceptions’ in mathematics, ensuring pupils ‘keep up and feel successful’.
- Governors are ‘knowledgeable’ and ‘hold leaders to account’, while pupils enjoy diverse experiences like residential visits and heritage trips.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils understand ‘how knowledge is developed and applied’ so they can ‘think critically’ about their learning across all subjects.
- Interventions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be planned more precisely to ‘fill the gaps in knowledge’ so they catch up and keep up.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving regular training and passing on concerns quickly through ‘meticulous administration’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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