The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 58.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Stewart
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDuckmanton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Netherthorpe School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Staveley Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Speedwell Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Springwell Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Norbriggs Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poolsbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poolsbrook Primary Academy take?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy is in Chesterfield, S43 3LF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poolsbrook Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Poolsbrook Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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