Temple Normanton Primary Academy
Chesterfield, S42 5DW · Derbyshire · primary school
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123rd 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 — 5.5/10 against 2,104 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Temple Normanton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Healthy Eating club, Football Club, or Basketball. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 109. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Temple Normanton Primary Academy
Overview
Temple Normanton Junior Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as “caring, polite, curious and respectful,” feeling “happy and safe” within a harmonious community. While the curriculum is well-structured and reading provision is strong, there are inconsistencies in subject expertise and early years interactions that limit some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum clearly identifies key knowledge, with a strong focus on securing basics like reading, where pupils become “increasingly confident.”
- Pupils take pride in roles such as ‘Mini-leaders’, fostering a positive culture where they encourage peers “to be the best.”
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop “confidence and resilience,” with teachers adapting learning effectively.
- Personal development is “well considered,” helping pupils understand diversity, healthy relationships, and online safety.
- Governors and trustees provide “robust challenge and support,” ensuring improvements are addressed methodically.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff lack the necessary expertise, leading to unclear explanations or misconceptions that leave “gaps in their knowledge.”
- During independent learning in the early years, interactions are not “consistently rich, ambitious and meaningful,” limiting the development of early communication and language.
Safeguarding
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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