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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Ages 2–11182 pupils
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 182 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Chesterfield can view William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chesterfield (S40 2NR), William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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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)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake60.4%
Free school meals60.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chesterfield
All schools in Chesterfield →Parkside Community SchoolGood · 0.1 miWalton Peak Flying High AcademyGood · 0.4 miBrampton Primary School0.5 miSt Mary's Catholic PrimaryGood · 0.7 miSpire Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miOld Hall Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
See the full area report for S40 2NR →