Best primary schools in Staveley (Chesterfield) (2026)
Staveley (Chesterfield) has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School, in the top 22% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 57%, 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 22% in England |
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Staveley (Chesterfield) · Roman Catholic/Church of England |
73% | 65% | 0% | No rating | |
2 Top 48% in England |
Hollingwood Primary School Staveley (Chesterfield) |
63% | 64% | 8% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 43% in England |
Staveley Junior School Staveley (Chesterfield) |
62% | 56% | 2% | Good | |
4 Bottom 41% in England |
Inkersall Spencer Academy Staveley (Chesterfield) |
60% | 66% | 11% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 13% in England |
Norbriggs Primary School Staveley (Chesterfield) |
47% | 58% | 4% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 9% in England |
Poolsbrook Primary Academy Staveley (Chesterfield) |
45% | 33% | 0% | Good |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Staveley (Chesterfield)?
On exam results over the last three years, St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Staveley (Chesterfield), in the top 22% 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.