Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
URN: 147107 • Chesterfield S43 3DA
Overview
- Name
- Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
- URN
- 147107
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Loader (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246472584
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seymour Lane, Chesterfield S43 3DA
Summary
Woodthorpe Church of England Primary School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 139 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 119. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, guided by its motto: "Learning and growing together to be the best we can be." The ethos is rooted in Christian values, particularly the biblical quote from Joshua 1:9, which emphasizes courage and support.
The curriculum at Woodthorpe CofE Primary is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities through themed topics. Teachers employ creative and imaginative methods to engage students, ensuring that learning experiences are both exciting and memorable. The school also takes advantage of its extensive outdoor facilities, promoting outdoor learning as an integral part of the educational experience.
Woodthorpe is part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other schools within the trust. The school prides itself on building strong relationships with parents, the local community, and the parish, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared achievement among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Woodthorpe CofE Primary is designed to provide a broad range of learning opportunities through themed topics. Teachers employ creative and imaginative methods to engage students, ensuring that learning experiences are both exciting and memorable. The school also takes advantage of its extensive outdoor facilities, promoting outdoor learning as an integral part of the educational experience.
Woodthorpe is part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other schools within the trust. The school prides itself on building strong relationships with parents, the local community, and the parish, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared achievement among students, staff, and 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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 139
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 40.30
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 139 | 57 | 82 | 119 | 40.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 54 | 85 | 119 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 133 | 56 | 77 | 119 | 23.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 133 | 56 | 77 | 119 | 23.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 123 | 57 | 66 | 119 | 25.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 122 | 50 | 72 | 119 | 20.50 |
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