Grassmoor Primary School, Chesterfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Grassmoor Primary School excels at teaching reading, starting from the early years and continuing throughout primary school with strong staff support for children who need extra help. The school genuinely cares for all its pupils, particularly those with additional needs, providing tailored support that parents highly value. Children thrive in the nurturing early years provision and benefit from the school's strong focus on developing vocabulary and positive attitudes to learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading - pupils develop positive attitudes to books from early years onwards, with prompt support for those who need extra help
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND - skilled staff provide tailored support that parents greatly appreciate
- Nurturing early years provision where children develop independence and engage confidently with learning
- Clear behaviour expectations with most pupils adhering well, supported by staff training in managing challenging behaviours
- Well-organised, ambitious curriculum from Nursery through to Year 6 that prioritises language and vocabulary development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of foundation subjects means some pupils struggle to remember and apply what they learn
- Persistent absenteeism remains high, despite the school's support and efforts to help families
- Some pupils still experience name-calling and occasional behaviour issues - recent rise in suspensions being addressed
- Pupils lack age-appropriate understanding of disabilities, equality and fairness
- Pupils don't routinely apply basic writing skills across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to understand pupil needs and a 'Woodland Room' where pupils can discuss worries and concerns with trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being ambassadors, school parliament, fundraising, school assemblies, sports competitions, breakfast club, after-school provision
Grassmoor Primary School is a friendly and welcoming primary school where most pupils enjoy learning and show kindness towards others. The school has strengthened its curriculum since the last inspection, though some inconsistencies remain in how it is taught across certain subjects.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 51% to 60%. Maths has improved from 49% to 57%. Writing has remained stable at around 50%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
220 pupils
262 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chesterfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chesterfield
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1398%
Overall absence
23.46369%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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