The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Wigfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
North Road, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesterfield Hospital School
Miscellaneous · 660m away
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 880m away
St Peter and St Paul School
Independent · 1.2km away
Hady Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Arkwright Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hasland Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Secondary · 2.3km away
Chesterfield College
16 plus · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Calow CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Calow CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calow CofE VC Primary School?
Calow CofE VC Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calow CofE VC Primary School take?
Calow CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calow CofE VC Primary School?
Calow CofE VC Primary School is in Chesterfield, S44 5BD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calow CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Calow CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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