Barrow Hill Primary Academy
71%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Chesterfield, East Midlands (S43 2PG), welcoming pupils aged 3 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barrow Hill Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher David Smith, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 7 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barrow Hill Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, Barrow Hill Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 2PG |
| Headteacher | David Smith |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.5% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 118 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S43 2PG
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