Park House Primary School
96%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Park House Primary School
Park House Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 215 places).
Ofsted has rated Park House Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Kavanagh, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9612th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
Park House Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 27 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park House Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Park House 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rupert Street, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, S45 8DB |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Kavanagh |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 215 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9612th of 13,686
Nationally
908th of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rupert Street, Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire, S45 8DB
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