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Newbold CofE Primary School

Chesterfield, S41 8PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#4,031
of 13,686 nationally

About Newbold CofE Primary School

Newbold CofE Primary School in Chesterfield is a Church of England state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 62 applications for just 24 places, with 22 of those coming as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. The school’s capacity is 210 pupils, yet it currently has 219 on roll, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. This demand is notable given the school’s intake profile: 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is considerably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a diverse socioeconomic mix. The school has a nursery provision attached, and its facilities include a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, and dedicated music and art spaces, which likely contribute to its appeal among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCranborne Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S41 8PF
HeadteacherKerry Marsh
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)48.1%
School Capacity219 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketGymnasticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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