Calow CofE VC Primary School
90%
Capacity
179
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Calow CofE VC Primary School
Calow CofE VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 199 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Calow CofE VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Wigfield, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11915th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Calow CofE VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 27 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Calow CofE VC Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Calow CofE VC Primary School 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 |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Road, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S44 5BD |
| Headteacher | Sarah Wigfield |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 199 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11915th of 13,686
Nationally
1155th of 1,353
In East Midlands
30th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S44 5BD
Journey to School
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