The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Brook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Pilsley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 8EU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pilsley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pilsley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pilsley Primary School?
Pilsley Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilsley Primary School take?
Pilsley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pilsley Primary School?
Pilsley Primary School is in Chesterfield, S45 8EU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilsley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pilsley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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