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Cutthorpe Primary School

North East Derbyshire, S42 7ASPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#10,595
of 13,686 nationally

About Cutthorpe Primary School

Cutthorpe Primary School is a small state primary in North East Derbyshire, with 106 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, meaning it is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 3. 8%, well below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 39 applications for 15 places, with 22 of those as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2. 6, meaning nearly three children applied for every spot. With a nursery provision attached, families can join from age three, and the school is mixed, non-religious, and run by Derbyshire local authority. The headteacher is James Dowse, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Hill, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S42 7AS
HeadteacherJames Dowse
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils106
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity106 / 120 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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