Cutthorpe Primary School, Chesterfield
Cutthorpe Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chesterfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 48 schools in Chesterfield with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 131% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derbyshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cutthorpe Primary School in detail
Cutthorpe Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the Governors, staff and children, I would like to welcome you to Cutthorpe Primary School. As Headteacher, I am immensely proud of our school and the community that surrounds and supports the children that attend our setting. At Cutthorpe Primary school we aim for excellence and enjoyment in both the curriculum and in extracurricular activities."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, drama, choir and STEM.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Cutthorpe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cutthorpe Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Cutthorpe Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Cutthorpe Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cutthorpe Primary School are Barlow CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); Holme Hall Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); Wigley Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 100% maths); and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 49% reading, 51% maths).
Cutthorpe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Barlow CofE Primary SchoolHolme Hall Primary SchoolWigley Primary SchoolDunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Who goes there
7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chesterfield Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Peacock (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Suspensions and exclusions
Cutthorpe Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 58% to 40% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Cutthorpe Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Cutthorpe Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Cutthorpe Primary School is in Derbyshire; for families living there:
- Derbyshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy 2026 to 2027 - 465KB
- How to apply: Apply for home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
131%
Over capacity
110 pupils
84 places
26 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chesterfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chesterfield
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
9,875
Applications
7,189
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
55
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,662
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,002
Per pupil
£690k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
5.2%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Cutthorpe Primary School
Questions parents ask about Cutthorpe Primary School
What are SATs results like at Cutthorpe Primary School?
Of the pupils at Cutthorpe Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Cutthorpe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cutthorpe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Cutthorpe Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Cutthorpe Primary School is oversubscribed, Derbyshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cutthorpe Primary School?
Cutthorpe Primary School was full in 2025, at 131% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Cutthorpe Primary School?
Classes at Cutthorpe Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Cutthorpe Primary School?
Cutthorpe Primary School has around 110 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cutthorpe Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Cutthorpe Primary School in 2024/25. 5.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cutthorpe Primary School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Cutthorpe Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Cutthorpe Primary School's term dates?
Cutthorpe Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Derbyshire. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Cutthorpe Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cutthorpe Primary School?
Cutthorpe Primary School is at School Hill, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AS.
Sources: Derbyshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)