Is Poolsbrook Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 137th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Poolsbrook Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at Poolsbrook Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Poolsbrook Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Poolsbrook Primary Academy 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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Poolsbrook Primary Academy

Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, S43 3LF

Local ranking137th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

120

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 47.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 47.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 99.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 68
Boys: 32 (46%)
Girls: 37 (54%)
Capacity: 120 (57% full)
SEND: 26.5%
FSM Eligible: 60.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 22.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 11.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,456/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.5%
Mixed Other: 3.0%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Black Other: 1.5%

88.1%

White British

4.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

3.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01246472540

headteacher@poolsbrook.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Cottage Close

Chesterfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 148427
UKPRN: 10087693
Establishment No.: 2067
Trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST

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