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Chesterfield College

Chesterfield, S41 7NGSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
368 1st-choice / 305 places
Ranking
#1,497
of 3,141 nationally

About Chesterfield College

Chesterfield College parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, with 98% of respondents to the most recent Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend it. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and collected 111 responses, shows particularly strong feelings around safety and behaviour: 57% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 61% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. On happiness, 48% agreed and another 48% strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school. The school is clearly popular locally — for 2025/26 admissions it received 765 applications for 305 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.51, with 274 offers going to first-preference applicants out of 368 who put it top. Parents also feel the school has high expectations, with 54% strongly agreeing on that point, and 49% strongly agreeing there is a good range of subjects available.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressInfirmary Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S41 7NG
HeadteacherJulie Richards
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity1,326
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 111 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
ICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolTheatreScience LabsArt StudiosGymnasiumChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeySwimmingRoundersBadmintonTennisNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningArt ClubModel United NationsDebateChoirDramaNewspaperCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chesterfield College

Chesterfield College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.