Best secondary schools in Chesterfield (2026)
Chesterfield has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, in the top 11% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 48.1, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Chesterfield has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield · Roman Catholic |
57.8 | 59.4 | 73% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 22% in England |
Brookfield Community School Chesterfield |
52.1 | 50.8 | 58% | Good | |
3 Top 35% in England |
Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield |
48.5 | 48.9 | 51% | No rating | |
4 Top 40% in England |
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Chesterfield |
47.1 | 47.5 | 55% | Good | |
5 Bottom 21% in England |
Whittington Green School Chesterfield |
40.9 | 40.8 | 32% | Good | |
6 Bottom 16% in England |
Parkside Community School Chesterfield |
38.9 | 41.0 | 32% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Chesterfield?
On exam results over the last three years, St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Chesterfield, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.