New Whittington Community Primary School
Chesterfield, S43 2AQ · Derbyshire · primary school
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129th 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 — 5.0/10 against 1,976 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Whittington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 344. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about New Whittington Community Primary School
Overview
New Whittington Community Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a supportive environment where pupils feel ‘safe and valued’, underpinned by a curriculum that emphasises communication, aspiration, and resolution. While the school provides high-quality education and personal development, inspectors identified specific areas regarding assessment and pupil engagement that require attention to ensure consistent progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well sequenced’, with staff effectively revisiting key content to help pupils retain prior learning.
- Phonics teaching is ‘consistently well’ delivered, with tailored support ensuring pupils who fall behind receive the help needed to catch up.
- Every pupil learns British Sign Language, fostering inclusion and ensuring ‘no one is left out’.
- The early years provision is ‘nurturing and purposeful’, helping children sustain concentration and develop communication skills through imaginative play.
- Staff provide high-quality, adapted education for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with hearing impairments.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ‘check closely on how well pupils are learning’ to identify and resolve misconceptions, preventing pupils from being moved on before they are ready.
- The school should ensure all pupils acquire ‘consistently positive attitudes to learning’ so that disengagement does not hinder their ability to complete tasks successfully.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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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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