Whitecotes Primary School
URN: 112775 • Chesterfield S40 3HJ
Overview
- Name
- Whitecotes Primary School
- URN
- 112775
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 35.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Porteous (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield S40 3HJ
Summary
Whitecotes Primary School is a community school located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with a capacity of 350 students. The school caters to mixed-gender pupils and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ethos at Whitecotes focuses on fostering a sense of community and encouraging each child to reach their full potential through a well-rounded education.
The curriculum at Whitecotes Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, ensuring that children develop essential skills and knowledge across various disciplines. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, preparing students for future educational challenges.
In addition to its academic offerings, Whitecotes Primary School actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. The school values collaboration with parents and local organisations, aiming to create a supportive network that benefits all students and their families.
The curriculum at Whitecotes Primary is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, ensuring that children develop essential skills and knowledge across various disciplines. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, preparing students for future educational challenges.
In addition to its academic offerings, Whitecotes Primary School actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. The school values collaboration with parents and local organisations, aiming to create a supportive network that benefits all students and their families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 350 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 350 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 350 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 350 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 350 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 350 |
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