The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Vernon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpire Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 524m away
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Primary · 587m away
Parkside Community School
Secondary · 886m away
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 981m away
Hasland Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Esteem North Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hady Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Spire Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Spire Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spire Junior School?
Spire Junior School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spire Junior School take?
Spire Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spire Junior School?
Spire Junior School is in Chesterfield, S40 2EN, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spire Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Spire Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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