Calow CofE VC Primary School

About Calow CofE VC Primary School

Calow CofE VC Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 179 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

179 / 199 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

North Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD

Phone

01246274370

Headteacher

Sarah Wigfield

Website

www.calow.derbyshire.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Calow CofE VC Primary School?

Calow CofE VC Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Calow CofE VC Primary School have?

Calow CofE VC Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Calow CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Calow CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2022).

How does Calow CofE VC Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Calow CofE VC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Calow CofE VC Primary School?

Calow CofE VC Primary School is located at North Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD.