Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
91%
Capacity
218
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Camms CofE (Aided) 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 218 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tim Cocking, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12114th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 27 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Camms CofE (Aided) 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 | Camms Close, Eckington, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S21 4AU |
| Headteacher | Tim Cocking |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 240 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12114th of 13,686
Nationally
1176th of 1,353
In East Midlands
32nd of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
43%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Camms Close, Eckington, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S21 4AU
Camms Close, Eckington, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S21 4AU
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