Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brookfield Community School is a secondary school in Chesterfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 11 secondary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Pupils say that they enjoy attending Brookfield Community School. Older pupils and students in the sixth form say that the school has improved in recent years. Many parents and carers share this view. They appreciate the support the school provides for their children. Pupils say that teachers teach them well and want the best for them. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Lessons are calm and orderly. Pupils behave well at social times and when moving around school. They are punctual to lessons. They are polite and respectful towards each other and to staff. Pupils say that teachers are fair and consistent when dealing with any behaviour issues. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that bullying is rare. If it does happen, they are confident that staff will deal with any issues well. Many pupils like the 'vertical tutor groups'. Pupils say that this helps them to know, and make friends with, pupils in other year groups. Pupils say that there are many opportunities to take part in extracurricular activities. Pupils enjoy taking part in a range of sports clubs, music club, chess club and drama club. Pupils can also be part of the student council and be house captains.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always explain new content well or in enough depth. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all teachers present new information clearly, so that pupils understand new content in sufficient detail.
- Leaders have worked hard to improve many areas of the school. In some areas, leaders have not accurately reviewed the impact of their actions. This means that there are inconsistencies in some areas. Leaders should ensure that they take time to review precisely the implementation of their plans. This will ensure that they know what is working well and what still needs to improve.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
176 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
130 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,156 pupils on roll, with places for 1,110
Schools near Brookfield Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.4 |
| Outwood Academy Newbold | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.9 |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Whittington Green School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Keith Hirst
- Phone
- 01246568115
- Address
- Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 136548
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.