The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 30.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Dr Michael Bywaters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 352m away
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Newbold CofE Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Abercrombie Primary School
Primary · 965m away
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Dunston Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Hall Primary School?
Highfield Hall Primary School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Hall Primary School take?
Highfield Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Hall Primary School?
Highfield Hall Primary School is in Chesterfield, S41 8AZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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