Clowne Junior School
King Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4BSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clowne Junior School is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 21st of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2021.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2021, report published 2 December 2021
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2021
Pupils enjoy their busy, happy school. They are keen to learn. One of their favourite subjects is mathematics. Pupils said 'Flashback 4' helps them remember and warms up their brains. They appreciate the extra help they receive when they need it. A pupil said: 'It is like a sneaky peak to give you a head start.' Pupils trust all adults to help them and to be fair. They are confident to use the 'chat box' to let adults know about any worries they may have. Pupils enjoy playtime with their friends. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens. Some pupils can be boisterous. However, pupils feel safe because teachers soon sort out any problems. Leaders want all pupils to achieve well. Pupils enjoy finding out about local heritage and far-flung places. They enjoy trips to historic sites and different places of worship. They also enjoy residential visits. Pupils remember what they learn and link it to new ideas. Pupils relish taking on roles, such as play leaders and well-being ambassadors. They told inspectors they have to apply for jobs. One pupil explained: 'She's a good ambassador because she is kind, calm and listens.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders ensure that pupils know more and remember more across all subjects. However, leaders have not made sure that pupils understand how knowledge is developed and applied in each subject. As a result, pupils are not routinely able to think critically about the knowledge they learn. Leaders should ensure that pupils are able to develop an understanding of how knowledge is applied within different subjects, so that they can think critically about what they are learning.
- Leaders quickly identify pupils who need additional support. However, leaders do not ensure that interventions are planned precisely enough to fill the gaps in knowledge these pupils may have. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not catch up as quickly as they should, and struggle to keep up. Leaders should ensure that pupils with SEND receive opportunities to fill any gaps they may have in their learning and revisit key knowledge, so they catch up and keep up.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 365
Schools near Clowne Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Barlborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Creswell Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Brockley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Newton-Wall
- Phone
- 01246810416
- Address
- King Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4BS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112532
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.