Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, S43 3LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Poolsbrook Primary Academy is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 46th of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 19 December 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 14 November 2023
Pupils are proud to attend this school. They routinely talk about the importance of showing respect for one another. They are in no doubt that everyone deserves to be treated well. Pupils say, 'Everyone is welcome here.' Kindness is modelled well in every aspect of school life by staff and pupils. Expectations of what pupils can achieve both academically and personally have increased significantly. An improved curriculum has been at the front and centre of this work. The school's motto, 'Fuelling young minds for a brighter future', exemplifies the school's ambition that all pupils can succeed. Pupils behave well because there are clear and simple school rules. These rules are 'aim high, be safe, show respect'. Pupils enjoy rewards when they stick to the rules. Everyone wants to earn a reward point. Pupils agree that these rules help their school to be a happy and safe place. Pupils delight in taking on positions of responsibility in school. The head boy and head girl are role models for other pupils. The school council represents the voice of pupils. Play leaders spot pupils who need a friend to play with at social times and organise games that include everyone.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for the foundation subjects is at an early stage of implementation. Leaders are refining the design to enable pupils to know more and remember more. The school should check that the curriculum is well embedded and that pupils are successfully developing a deeper understanding of these subjects over time.
- A minority of pupils do not demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning. This has potential to slow the progress that they make. The school must insist that all pupils engage fully in their learning and give of their very best in lessons.
- A love of reading is not fully promoted for all pupils. Some pupils do not choose to read for pleasure and are unable to talk about their favourite books and authors. The school must strategically plan activities and opportunities for pupils to read to learn and to read for their own enjoyment.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Poolsbrook Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckmanton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodthorpe CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Staveley Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Speedwell Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Stewart
- Phone
- 01246472540
- Address
- Cottage Close, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, S43 3LF
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 148427
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.