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Poolsbrook Primary Academy

Chesterfield, S43 3LFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#8,619
of 13,686 nationally

About Poolsbrook Primary Academy

Poolsbrook Primary Academy has turned a corner academically. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This marks a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Inadequate overall, with leadership and management also graded Inadequate. The turnaround under headteacher Chris Stewart is reflected in the school’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year. While no pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, 57% met the expected standard in all three subjects. That figure is very close to the Derbyshire local authority average of 59%, placing Poolsbrook 13th out of 25 primary schools in Chesterfield and in the 63rd percentile nationally — a solid, middle-of-the-road performance for a small school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCottage Close, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 3LF
HeadteacherChris Stewart
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)58.8%
School Capacity68 / 90 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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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, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: poolsbrook.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poolsbrook Primary Academy

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