The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Dennis (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Springvale Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Whittington Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Whittington Green School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hollingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Cavendish Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holly House Special School
Special school · 2.1km away
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brimington Junior School?
Brimington Junior School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brimington Junior School take?
Brimington Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brimington Junior School?
Brimington Junior School is in Chesterfield, S43 1HF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brimington Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Brimington Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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