Best primary schools in Hadfield (2026)
Hadfield has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy, in the top 47% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 58%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 47% in England |
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy Hadfield · Roman Catholic |
64% | 76% | 8% | Good | |
2 Bottom 48% in England |
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School Hadfield · Church of England |
64% | 63% | 6% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 17% in England |
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hadfield · Church of England |
49% | 36% | 14% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 16% in England |
St Andrew's CofE Junior School Hadfield · Church of England |
48% | 59% | 8% | Report card |
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- Burton upon Trent
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- Derby
- Dronfield
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- Heanor
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Matlock
- New Mills
- Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Shirebrook
- Somercotes and Swanwick
- Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Swadlincote
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What is the best primary school in Hadfield?
On exam results over the last three years, St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Hadfield, in the top 47% 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.