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Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 07/06/2023Ages 3–11243 pupils
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 243 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/06/2023, Holmgate Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chesterfield can view Holmgate Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)59%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake38.1%
Free school meals38.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence20.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chesterfield
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