Wigley 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 · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wigley Primary School is known for its caring, family-like community where every child is known well and supported individually. The school excels at building strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families, creating an environment where children feel confident and safe. Pupils leave well-prepared for secondary school with above average skills and a strong sense of personal wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- High attendance and positive behaviour supported by strong relationships and clear expectations
- Above average attainment in reading, writing and mathematics by end of Year 6
- Excellent early years provision with dedicated learning space and warm, welcoming environment
- Strong leadership that prioritizes staff wellbeing and professional development
- Highly effective engagement with parents and families creating a supportive partnership
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of information about prior learning to adapt teaching across all subjects
- Targets for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils lack precision and clarity
- Some younger pupils need better support with pencil grip and letter formation
- Pupils' understanding of British values beyond democracy is limited
- Teaching does not consistently enable pupils with SEND to access learning independently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual residential visit for Key Stage 2, Young Voices, string instrument lessons, physical activities club, local sports centre activities, school council roles, library duties
Wigley Primary School is a close-knit community school where pupils achieve above average attainment by Year 6 and benefit from strong nurturing relationships with staff. The school has recently strengthened provision for early years and pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 83%. Maths has improved from 63% to 100%. Writing has improved from 63% to 100%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
127%
Over capacity
56 pupils
44 capacity
12 places over capacity
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.69961%
Overall absence
6.81818%
Persistent absence
44
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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