Sharley Park Community Primary School
Chesterfield, S45 9BN · Derbyshire · primary school
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175th 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 — 3.3/10 against 1,044 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sharley Park Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Sharley Park Community Primary School
Overview
Sharley Park Community Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a ‘true community school’ atmosphere where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a calm environment where staff and pupils know each other well and support one another like a family.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and creative’, with knowledge broken down into small steps to aid retention.
- Teachers in English and mathematics effectively check understanding and address misconceptions quickly.
- There is a ‘whole-school culture of prioritising reading’, with systematic phonics teaching and well-matched books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same curriculum as others, with targeted support from teaching assistants.
- Staff feel valued and appreciated, with leaders actively managing workload and governors holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of foundation subjects, assessment is less well developed, meaning teachers do not always identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure effective assessment is in place across all foundation subjects to determine next steps in learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, well trained, and tenacious in securing help from external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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