Hollingwood Primary School
Chesterfield, S43 2JG · Derbyshire · primary school
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103rd 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 — 5.7/10 against 2,938 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 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollingwood Primary 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%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, above the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join traversing, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, parkour, cooking, choir, and scrap-booking clubs, alongside football, tennis, and table tennis. Art clubs are available, and an after-school club provides wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children participating in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Hollingwood Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection, prompting a future graded review. The report depicts a “caring and supportive community” where pupils are proud members and achieve “very well from their starting points.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, aspirational and ambitious,” underpinned by the school’s ‘LEGACY’ values and tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Reading is given “utmost priority,” with “skilful support” ensuring most pupils master knowledge to read with “confidence and fluency.”
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with pupils demonstrating “maturity” and “deep respect” while effectively managing their own conduct.
- Teachers possess “very well developed” subject knowledge, delivering lessons where pupils work with “diligence” and learning time is “rarely interrupted.”
- Attendance has improved through “direct, swift actions” that have had a “positive and sustained impact on persistent absenteeism.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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
—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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