How many pupils does Whittington Green School have?

Whittington Green School has 649 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whittington Green School's Ofsted rating?

Whittington Green School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023).

How does Whittington Green School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whittington Green School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Whittington Green School?

Whittington Green School is located at High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG.

Whittington Green School

High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG

Good

Inspected 8 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

649

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Whittington Green School

Whittington Green School is a community school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 649 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 (2025/26). 45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 649 / 800 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

45.9%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.4

Attainment 8

122 pupils

32.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

53.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

79%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

19.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

46.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

14.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

21.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.2 vs 2023/24

£46,389

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£643 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,460

Spend per pupil

£8,448

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

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: High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG
Phone: 01246450825
Headteacher: Tracey Burnside
Website: www.wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whittington Green School?: Whittington Green School is a community school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Whittington Green School have?: Whittington Green School has 649 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Whittington Green School's Ofsted rating?: Whittington Green School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023).
How does Whittington Green School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Whittington Green School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 in 2025/26.
Where is Whittington Green School?: Whittington Green School is located at High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG.

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