Grassmoor Primary School is a primary school in Chesterfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Grassmoor Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | North Wingfield Road, Chesterfield, S42 5EP |
| Website: | www.grassmoor.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01246850349 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katie Wileman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112553 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 231 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.90% | 203 |
| Unclassified | 5.20% | 12 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery School 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery School Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deincourt Community School Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deincourt Support Centre 80 Chesterfield Road , S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem North Academy The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.