The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Ffion Thornton (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Holmgate Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmgate Primary School and Nursery take?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is in Chesterfield, S45 9QD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmgate Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Holmgate Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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