Is Walton Holymoorside Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 38th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Walton Holymoorside Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Walton Holymoorside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Walton Holymoorside Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Walton Holymoorside Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Walton Holymoorside Primary School

Holymoor Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield, S42 7DU

Local ranking38th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

376

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 49

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 376
Boys: 183 (48%)
Girls: 196 (52%)
Capacity: 376 (101% full)
SEND: 6.4%
FSM Eligible: 7.0%
EAL: 0.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 4.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,747/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
White Other: 0.3%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

96.5%

White British

1.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

0.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01246566502

whphead@learnerstrust.org

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Holymoor Road

Chesterfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147120
UKPRN: 10069309
Establishment No.: 2265
Trust: LEARNERS' TRUST

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