Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whittington Green School is a secondary school in Chesterfield for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 8th of 11 secondary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 February 2023, report published 22 March 2023
- 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 8 February 2023
This school is an inclusive, caring learning community. Pupils learn from staff who know them well and strive to meet their needs. Staff challenge pupils to be more than they thought they could be. The school provides opportunities and experiences that show pupils just how much potential they have. Pupils know that the school has high expectations of their learning and conduct. Most behave well and treat each other with respect. Pupils said how much they value the positive relationships they have with staff. They learn in a calm, orderly environment. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care. They feel safe in school. They know that they can go to the student support centre with any worries they may have, including bullying. Pupils said that staff take their concerns seriously and help them to sort them out. Pupils can discover and develop their talents and interests at clubs including sign language, craft and manga clubs. Anyone can be physically active by joining badminton, fitness or basketball club. Pupils learn to value their local area through visits, such as to the town library and Revolution House museum. They celebrate each other's achievements in assemblies and the 'Whittington Whisperer' newsletter.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully developed. Leaders have not thought carefully about precisely what pupils must know in order to be successful in the next stage of learning. Where this is the case, teachers do not focus on ensuring that pupils learn the important knowledge before moving on. Leaders must ensure that, in all subjects, teachers know what to teach and when. They must ensure that teachers' approach to teaching and assessment supports pupils to secure the important knowledge and understanding before moving on.
- The curriculum for personal development is new. Some pupils do not securely learn all of the important knowledge in the PSHE curriculum. Leaders should continue with their plan to improve the teaching of PSHE so that pupils consistently learn the important knowledge they need to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
94 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
682 pupils on roll, with places for 800
Schools near Whittington Green School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Newbold | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.9 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.4 |
| Springwell Community College | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 37.9 |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.0 |
| Eckington School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 40.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Vallance
- Phone
- 01246450825
- Address
- High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9LG
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112958
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.