The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 951
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Debbie Elsdon
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Heritage High School a selective school?
No. Heritage High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heritage High School's Ofsted rating?
Heritage High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School currently has 951 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heritage High School take?
Heritage High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heritage High School?
Heritage High School is in Chesterfield, S43 4QG, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heritage High School have a sixth form?
No, Heritage High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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