Chinley Primary School
URN: 112527 • Chinley SK23 6DR
Overview
- Name
- Chinley Primary School
- URN
- 112527
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 77.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Lambert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663750367
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Road, Chinley SK23 6DR
Summary
Chinley Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Chinley, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 234 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 222. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child can pursue their interests and dreams. The ethos of Chinley Primary revolves around high expectations, care for each student, and a focus on creating calm, purposeful learning spaces.
The curriculum is designed to provide rich and memorable experiences, promoting high standards across all areas of learning. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, to enhance students' overall development. Chinley Primary also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, with strong policies in place for safeguarding and support for children with additional needs.
Attendance at Chinley Primary is notably high, with levels consistently above the national average, reflecting the school's commitment to encouraging regular school attendance. The school also provides before and after school care through its Early Birds and Night Owls service, ensuring that families have access to flexible childcare options.
The curriculum is designed to provide rich and memorable experiences, promoting high standards across all areas of learning. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, to enhance students' overall development. Chinley Primary also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, with strong policies in place for safeguarding and support for children with additional needs.
Attendance at Chinley Primary is notably high, with levels consistently above the national average, reflecting the school's commitment to encouraging regular school attendance. The school also provides before and after school care through its Early Birds and Night Owls service, ensuring that families have access to flexible childcare options.
Useful links
- The Governors (governance)
- DSEN Information (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Attendance (other)
- Before and After School Provision (other)
- Catch Up Funding (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (other)
- Term and Holiday Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Mease Spencer Academy (76.2)
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (74.4)
- Redhill Primary School (73.9)
- Walton-on-Trent CofE School (73.6)
- Parwich Primary School (73.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 222
- Pupils
- 234
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 16.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 234 | 113 | 121 | 222 | 16.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 252 | 112 | 140 | 222 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 251 | 119 | 132 | 222 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 251 | 119 | 132 | 222 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 124 | 126 | 222 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 244 | 119 | 125 | 222 | 8.50 |
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