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Whittington Green School

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personMrs Tracey Burnside

location_onChesterfield, S41 9LG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

537

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Attainment 8

40.8

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GCSE Rank

#35 in Derbyshire

#2,439 of 3,216 nationally

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Whittington Green School is a Community school secondary school in Chesterfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Whittington Green School is a community school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 649 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8, placing the school #35 in Derbyshire and #2,439 of 3,216 nationally. 31.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

31.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.2%

Entering EBacc13.80%

EBacc APS3.38

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.40%

EBacc APS3.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.55

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 February 2023

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	649	44	6.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	659	27	4.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	614	12	2.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	609	13	2.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	613	18	2.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	538	15	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	537	30	5.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	542	22	4.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	475	10	2.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	469	14	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	475	14	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	400	9	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	395	2	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	398	14	3.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	377	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	377	10	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	377	6	1.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	330	4	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	335	6	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	334	8	2.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	334	13	3.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	332	21	6.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	333	26	7.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	348	14	4.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	344	41	11.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	346	26	7.5%	3.1%	0

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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