The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 73 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 649
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 44.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Burnside (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolly House Special School
Special school · 723m away
New Whittington Community Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Brimington Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Cavendish Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Newbold CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Unstone Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Newbold Community School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Whittington Green School a selective school?
No. Whittington Green School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Whittington Green School's Ofsted rating?
Whittington Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whittington Green School?
Whittington Green School currently has 649 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whittington Green School take?
Whittington Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Whittington Green School?
Whittington Green School is in Chesterfield, S41 9LG, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whittington Green School have a sixth form?
No, Whittington Green School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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