Located in Chesterfield, Arkwright Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Arkwright Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Chesterfield, S44 5BZ |
| Website: | www.arkwright.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01246234018 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sophie Ruddiforth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 152133 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Primary School School Lane , Arkwright Town S44 5BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkwright Primary School School Lane , Arkwright Town S44 5BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calow CofE VC Primary School North Road , Calow S44 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duckmanton Primary School West Crescent , Duckmanton S44 5HD | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duckmanton Primary School West Crescent , Duckmanton S44 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkersall Green School Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.