New Whittington Community Primary School
69%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About New Whittington Community Primary School
New Whittington Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated New Whittington Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Tooley, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 25 in Chesterfield.
New Whittington Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 19 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New Whittington Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, New Whittington Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | London Street, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 2AQ |
| Headteacher | Emma Tooley |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 344 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10429th of 13,686
Nationally
996th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 25
In Chesterfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
London Street, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S43 2AQ
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