Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newbold CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 29th of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 18 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
The ethos 'Nurture, Cherish, Succeed' is at the heart of Newbold Church School. Pupils know that these values are about being caring, respectful and ambitious. Nurture support is there for any pupil who needs help with their well-being. As part of their 'courageous advocates' work, pupils learn about people who have made their mark in the world. This is to inspire pupils to make a difference and achieve anything they put their mind to. Pupils feel happy and secure. They know that staff are on hand to help them resolve any worries. As one pupil said, 'Everyone at Newbold is here to help and that makes me feel safe.' Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. They use the school's card system consistently to encourage good behaviour and to sort out any problems. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know that adults will deal with it straight away if it happens. Pupils told inspectors, 'At Newbold Church School, they do not tolerate bullying at all.' Pupils appreciate the wide range of opportunities they have. For instance, they enjoy learning survival skills at their forest school. They like the sports activities and clubs they can take part in at lunchtimes.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not make precise checks on what pupils know and remember in all subjects. As a result, pupils do not develop the depth of understanding they need across the curriculum. Leaders must ensure that teachers routinely check that pupils understand and remember the important knowledge they are taught in all subjects. They must ensure that teachers help pupils make connections between what they are learning now and what they have learned in the past.
- For a small number of pupils, the rate of persistent absence remains too high. Missing so much time at school reduces the chances of these pupils making the progress they need to. Leaders need to review their systems for securing high attendance to assure themselves that they are doing everything they can to reduce the rate of persistent absenteeism, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Newbold CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Cavendish Junior School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Highfield Hall Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Marsh
- Phone
- 01246232370
- Address
- Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8PF
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 140843
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.