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Pilsley Primary School
Station Road, Pilsley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 8EU, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.7 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
206
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 87% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in its high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 80% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 13%.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.15486, -1.36580 · S45 8EU
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112605
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pilsleyprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilsley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pilsley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2014.
Is Pilsley Primary School a good school?
Pilsley Primary School scores 79.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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