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New Whittington Community Primary School

London Street, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2AQ, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
237
Capacity
344
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, although the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with room for improvement in certain areas.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 16 July 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.59%Bottom 35% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.7%Bottom 47% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other2.1%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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53.27361, -1.40512 · S43 2AQ

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144012
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is New Whittington Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?

New Whittington Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.

Is New Whittington Community Primary School a good school?

New Whittington Community Primary School scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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