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Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
68
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy serves a small cohort of 68 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, where 33% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 4% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 10% of schools, suggesting a solid foundation for continued growth and development.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black Other1.5%
Location
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53.25610, -1.33853 · S43 3LF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148427
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poolsbrook.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Poolsbrook Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Poolsbrook Primary Academy a good school?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy scores 9.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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