Palterton Primary School, based in Chesterfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Palterton Primary School currently has around 91 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Back Lane, Chesterfield, S44 6UN |
| Website: | www.paltertonprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01246823143 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rosalind Horsley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150574 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 91 |
| Number of Pupils: | 91 |
| Number of Boys: | 45 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| White British | 94.50% | 86 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palterton Primary School Back Lane , Palterton S44 6UN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palterton Primary School Back Lane , Palterton S44 6UN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcliffe Primary School Fox Hill , Scarcliffe S44 6TH | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcliffe Primary School Fox Hill , Scarcliffe S44 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School New Station Road , Bolsover S44 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Grove School Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane , Bolsover S44 6DJ | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.