Esteem North Academy, Chesterfield

In its own words: "At Esteem North Academy, our ethos is centred around improving children’s wellbeing and engagement in education by offering a fresh start that is inclusive for all. This is underpinned by unconditional positive regard from caring staff that build strong relationships and who take the time to understand our children’s challenges."

Across Derbyshire, 94% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Derbyshire lodged 219 appeals against secondary school offers; 152 reached a hearing and 56 succeeded (36.8% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Esteem North Academy are Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (0.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.9); Parkside Community School (1.5 miles, Attainment 8 36.4); Tupton Hall School (2.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.4); and Outwood Academy Newbold (2.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.6).

Esteem North Academy is one of 14 schools run by Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 68 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 34% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.

79.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 181 pupils (79%) received SEN support and 48 (21%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Chesterfield Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Storforth Lane (opposite), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 124 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50), as is usual near a town centre.

The primary schools closest to Esteem North Academy are Hasland Junior School (0.2 miles), Hasland Infant School (0.3 miles), Spire Nursery and Infant School (0.8 miles) and Spire Junior School (0.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.