Old Hall Junior School
Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 3QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Hall Junior School is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 5th of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 July 2017, report published 6 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils, parents and carers, and staff praise the school's caring and inclusive ethos. Pupils work hard and are keen to do well. Many say that they enjoy lessons, especially when the work challenges them to think deeply. Pupils behave very well. They have positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy earning rewards, such as 'ace points', for upholding the school's values. Pupils say that they feel safe at school. They understand that bullying is wrong. They are confident that teachers will act quickly to sort out any issues that may arise. There is a range of popular lunchtime and after-school activities on offer for all pupils, such as sports, crafts, science and cooking. The curriculum is enriched by visiting places such as the National Space Centre or the Derbyshire 'plague village' of Eyam. Older pupils are keen to take on responsibilities, such as reading mentors or school council members. These opportunities enable pupils to develop as well-rounded individuals. Pupils settle quickly when they join the school in Year 3. This is because there are strong links with the local infant schools. Staff liaise and cooperate well to ensure a smooth transition for pupils into the school.
What the school should improve
- The revised curriculum is in the early stages of implementation. Teachers are beginning to use assessment to adapt the curriculum to allow for pupils' precise needs. Leaders have begun the process of monitoring the impact of the curriculum. They do not yet have a fully accurate picture of the implementation and impact of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is fully and consistently implemented in all areas of the school and that it is effective in enabling pupils to know and remember more in all subjects.
- Teachers do not always set precise, measurable targets for pupils with SEND to achieve. Leaders have not ensured that staff who work with pupils with SEND receive regular and systematic training for their roles. Leaders should ensure that pupils with SEND receive skilled, targeted support to access the full curriculum and achieve as highly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
65 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
250 pupils on roll, with places for 260
Schools near Old Hall Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brampton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brockwell Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Rachel Davies
- Phone
- 01246273801
- Address
- Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 3QR
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 147118
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.