St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School, Chesterfield

In its own words: "Our vision at St Joseph’s is to develop and support children in becoming life-long learners, by providing a safe and nurturing environment in which Christian values flourish. Our children are given the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve in the knowledge and love of God. “I give you a new commandment: love each other."

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) 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 80% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School are Staveley Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); Speedwell Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); Inkersall Spencer Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); and Poolsbrook Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 47% reading, 60% maths).

St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chesterfield Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cavendish Street (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 92 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50), as is usual near a town centre.

St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School are Springwell Community College (0.3 miles) and Netherthorpe School (0.9 miles).