Whittington Green School
Chesterfield, S41 9LG · Derbyshire · secondary school
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26th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. 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 424 of them, against 2.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.8 · 20 | 30% | 0.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.4 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittington Green School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 682 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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 to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Whittington Green School
Overview
Whittington Green School is described as an “inclusive, caring learning community” where staff know pupils well and strive to meet their needs. Leaders have worked with “considerable commitment and determination” to improve the school, resulting in a curriculum that places “knowledge, skills and cultural capital” at its heart. Most pupils behave well, feel safe, and benefit from strong pastoral care and high-quality support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Staff challenge pupils to exceed their own expectations, fostering positive relationships and a “calm, orderly environment.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “high-quality support,” with leaders ensuring parents are included in planning.
- Leaders prioritise reading and vocabulary development, helping pupils grow in confidence through a “whole-school approach.”
- The safeguarding team has “considerable expertise” and maintains “high-quality partnerships with external agencies.”
- Governors are committed and have an “accurate view of the school’s effectiveness.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not fully developed; leaders must ensure teachers know precisely what to teach and when to secure important knowledge.
- The personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) curriculum is new and not yet well-established, with some learning being “superficial.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained and pupils learning how to stay safe, including online.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7 |
| 2024/25 | 40.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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