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Old Hall Junior School

Chesterfield, S40 3QRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,366
of 13,686 nationally

About Old Hall Junior School

Old Hall Junior School in Chesterfield is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently home to 246 pupils against a capacity of 260, meaning it runs close to full but still has a handful of spaces available. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but sits below the Derbyshire local authority average, suggesting a slightly less disadvantaged intake than many nearby schools. The school is mixed and non-denominational, with no religious character, so it draws from a broad cross-section of the local community. Demand appears healthy but not extreme; the school is oversubscribed in the sense that it is nearly full, but there is no indication of a fierce scramble for places. This makes it a realistic option for families in the area who want a Good-rated school without the pressure of a lottery-style admissions process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S40 3QR
HeadteacherRachel Davies
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity246 / 260 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketFootballNetballCross CountryGymnasticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChessChoirDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: thelearnerstrust.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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