Barlborough Primary School, Chesterfield

In its own words: "Barlborough Primary School is a county co-educational Primary school for children who are 4 to 11 years old. This year we have approximately 200 children on roll."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege as the Headteacher of Barlborough Primary to introduce you to our amazing school. Barlborough is a vibrant, inclusive and happy school where children work hard and are supported by a passionate and dedicated staff team."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Barlborough Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Barlborough Primary School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barlborough Primary School are Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); Clowne Infant and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good); Clowne Junior School (1.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 84% maths); and Renishaw Primary School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 61% reading, 74% maths).

Barlborough Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barlborough Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

Barlborough Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Halfway Platform, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

In 2024/25, Barlborough Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 11.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.